News - Powered by Yahoo NewsDoes polyploidy play a role in the onset of the Italian endemic flora
Plants show a higher variation in chromosome numbers than animals do, mainly because of polyploidy -- the occurrence of more than two sets of chromosomes. In plants, polyploidy can cause reproductive isolation and the consequent onset of new species. Researchers now set out to estimate to what extent polyploidy is involved in the onset of the Italian endemic plants.
Tue, 22 May 2012 12:16:56 -0700 -
Where do allegations of endemic child abuse leave Legionaries
The entire order may become as infamous as its founder, paedophile Marcial Maciel, writes PADDY AGNEWin Rome
Sun, 13 May 2012 17:41:33 -0700 -
Brazilian birds tal
The Cape Cod Bird Club will host Edson Endrigo speaking on the ?Endemic, Endangered and Elusive Birds of Brazil? at their monthly meeting Monday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History.
Sat, 12 May 2012 04:28:46 -0700 -
Wharfie rorting 'endemic': Ascian
Asciano concedes it will take time to change the culture at Sydney's Port Botany as rorting of the system by wharfies is 'endemic in the DNA'.
Wed, 02 May 2012 22:26:53 -0700 -
Nigeria president sends oil probe to anti-graft bod
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has submitted a report on a $6.8 billion fuel subsidy fraud to the financial crimes agency, raising hopes unprecedented action may be taken against top government and oil company officials behind endemic corruption. Last month, parliament produced a report detailing massive corruption in a state subsidised petrol import scheme, prompting ...
Tue, 22 May 2012 07:05:19 -0700 -
Malaria still endemic to Philippines, 9 other countrie
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The World Health Organization urged member-countries on Tuesday to beef up "proven and cost-effective" measures to fight malaria, noting that the disease was still endemic to the Philippines and nine other countries in the region.
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:10:05 -0700 -
Despite endemic graft, you can access the Nigerian middle clas
Reports this week that graft related to controversial oil subsidies have incensed the Nigerian public. The presentation made to the Nigerian Parliament indicated that the country lost $6.8
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:49:57 -0700 -
'7 pc anti-malarial drugs sold in India fake'
Malaria is endemic in 106 countries and the disease claims 2500 lives worldwide every day.
Tue, 22 May 2012 22:24:09 -0700 -
Lacoste helps RP crocodiles surviv
Lacoste Chief Executive and French clothing magnate Michel Lacoste, whose shirts are known for its iconic crocodile logo, traveled to the Philippines for a rendezvous with the Philippine crocodile (scientific name Crocodylus mindorensis), the most severely threatened crocodile species on Earth endemic to the Philippines.
Wed, 23 May 2012 03:43:50 -0700 -
Lacoste Magnate Backs Drive To Save Philippine Crocodile
MANILA, Philippines -- Lacoste Chief Executive and French clothing magnate Michel Lacoste, whose shirts are identified for its iconic crocodile logo, traveled to the Philippines for a rendezvous with the Philippine crocodile, or Crocodylus mindorensis, the most severely threatened crocodile species on the planet endemic to the Philippines.
Mon, 21 May 2012 05:27:25 -0700 -