pandas, bamboo and gene expression

MicroRNAs in Bamboo May Be Rewiring Panda Genes
Despite their carnivorous digestive systems, giant pandas thrive on bamboo, and now scientists may have uncovered a key reason why. Researchers found that microRNAs from bamboo enter pandas’ bodies through digestion and help regulate gene expression,
Pandas eat bamboo instead of going with their gut. Scientists explain why
Pandas famously love bamboo but the fluffy mammals’ actually have digestive systems typical of animals that eat a meat-based diet - and Chinese scientists now think they know why.
Sneaky bamboo can control the genes of the pandas eating it, scientists discover
Tiny scraps of genetic material from bamboo might influence the genes of pandas, helping them adapt to a mostly bamboo diet.
Giant pandas' taste for bamboo is literally written in their genes
Scientists discovered that bamboo's miRNA enters giant pandas' blood, influencing their feeding habits and taste perception.
Pandas "tricked" into becoming the world's biggest bamboo fans
Even though they're in the animal kingdom's order of Carnivora – carnivorous species – Giant pandas spend up to 16 hours a day on their backsides eating bamboo. But contrary to the many jokes about the intelligence of these black and white bears,
Why don't pandas eat more meat? Molecules found in bamboo may be behind their plant-based diet
Giant pandas have digestive systems that are typical for carnivores. Yet, bamboo is their main source of food. They have evolved several features; for example, pseudo thumbs to grasp bamboo and flat teeth that are well suited for crushing it,
Pandas Technically Could Eat Meat, So Why Do They Eat So Much Bamboo?
Learn more about how miRNA may have regulated the gene expression in pandas, helping them adapt to eating more plants.
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Non-Toxic & Durable: 5 Best Bamboo Cutting Boards for Every Kitchen
There’s nothing quite like a natural wood cutting board for chopping, slicing, and serving up your favorite snacks. A bamboo ...
A lucky bounce off some bamboo helped earn golfer Brian Campbell the biggest paycheck of his career – and changed his life
When you’ve played 186 tournaments in your career without a win, perhaps you’re due a lucky break. That’s precisely what ...
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For Better Steamed Veggies, Switch To Bamboo
There are plenty of ways to steam vegetables for dinner, but if you really want to make the best food you can, the experts advise switching to bamboo steamers.
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Bamboo-based panels brave typhoons, corrosion in world’s largest sea crossing
Spanning 34 miles, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) is the largest sea-crossing bridge-and-tunnel system in the world ...
N.J. town wants to fine residents $100 a day for planting bamboo
Those who violate the ordinance will receive a written notice from the township to resolve the issue within 45 days, ...
Step One’s bamboo bra back in stock after selling out in three hours
But now, the fan favourite brand has made a bold move into the bra game, and if the first drop is anything to go by, they’ve ...
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DIY Bamboo Ladder Making: Expert Craftsmanship Revealed
Bamboo ladder making requires expert hands, honed through years of experience. The process begins with selecting the best bamboo, ensuring it's strong yet flexible. Skilled artisans use precise ...
‘Flying’ creature with ‘disk’ toes found hiding in bamboo in Tibet. It’s a new species
The newly identified Rhacophorus medogensis, or “Xizang flying frog,” belongs to a genus of flying frogs characterized by ...