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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.
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Sneaky bamboo can control the genes of the pandas eating it, scientists discover
Genetic material from bamboo has been found in the blood of giant pandas, which may alter the feeding habits of these iconic bears. According to a new paper published Friday (Feb. 28) in the journal ...
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Bamboo-based panels brave typhoons, corrosion in world’s largest sea crossing
China is the world’s largest bamboo supplier, with over 4.22 billion poles produced in 2022. In addition, its total industry output reached $ 74.2 billion in 2023. As a global leader in bamboo ...
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How Chinese engineers used bamboo in the world’s longest sea bridge, and more
Chinese scientists have been working on new technologies to make stronger and more durable bamboo-based materials for large-scale infrastructure, reinforcing the country’s position as a leader ...
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Why giant pandas would rather chomp on bamboo than eat meat
Giant pandas don't eat meat because chemicals in the bamboo they chomp on changing their tastes, suggests new research.
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Why don’t pandas eat more meat? Molecules found in bamboo may be behind their plant-based diet
Bamboo is the main source of food for giant pandas, who have gastrointestinal tracts of carnivores. Now, researchers set out to better understand why pandas can live off bamboo. They found that tiny ...
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Why giant pandas would rather chomp on bamboo than eat meat
Giant pandas don't eat meat because chemicals in the bamboo they chomp on changing their tastes, suggests new research. Despite having digestive systems typical of carnivores, the diet of the ...