20-Apr-2026 Geographic variations of floral traits and pollinator guilds in a specialized pollination mutualism, Kadsura longipedunculata and gall midges South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A new study reveals how floral traits and pollinator communities vary geographically in the obligate pollination mutualism between Kadsura longipedunculata and gall midges, supporting the geographic mosaic theory of coevolution. Journal Biological Diversity Funder National Science and Technology Basic Resources Survey, National Natural Science Foundation of China
19-Apr-2026 Centipede consumption boosts growth and gut health in endangered crocodile lizards South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A new study in Biological Diversity reveals that centipede consumption enhances growth and gut microbiome homeostasis in juvenile crocodile lizards by enriching beneficial fermentative bacteria and elevating short chain fatty acid production, underlining the critical role of dietary diversity in the conservation of endangered reptiles. Journal Biological Diversity Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China
18-Apr-2026 Genomic progress unlocks seed plant genetic diversity in China: A roadmap for global conservation South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A comprehensive review in Biological Diversity maps two decades of breakthroughs in Chinese seed plant genetic diversity research, links advances to sequencing technology, identifies key threats from climate change and habitat loss, and proposes a clear agenda to integrate genetics into global biodiversity conservation. Journal Biological Diversity Funder National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Sino‐Africa Joint Research Center, and CAS International Research and Education Development Program, Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS, International Partnership Program of CAS
17-Apr-2026 Reimagining modern botanic gardens: From nature-culture-science hubs to healing physic gardens South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences New research redefines the role of botanic gardens as vital healing spaces for human health and planetary conservation. Journal Biological Diversity
16-Apr-2026 Act now for fungal conservation: urgent calls to address knowledge gaps and protect strategic biological resources South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences New research outlines a multi-dimensional strategy for fungal conservation, prioritizing species recognition, evolutionary analysis and targeted habitat protection to safeguard this understudied keystone group of life. Journal Biological Diversity Funder National Key Research and Development Program of China
15-Apr-2026 Biological Diversity launches: A global academic beacon for biodiversity conservation science South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences The inaugural editorial of Biological Diversity launches the journal as a multidisciplinary global platform advancing biodiversity conservation, restoration and sustainable use to address the global biodiversity crisis. Journal Biological Diversity
15-Apr-2026 Methods and advances in RNA segment-selective labelling HEP Data Cooperation Journals RNA is fundamental to all life, governing gene expression, regulating biological processes, and influencing growth, development, and cellular metabolism. However, elucidating the precise mechanisms of these functions requires methods to probe the complex structure, dynamics, and interactions of RNA molecules. In recent years, RNA segment-selective labeling has emerged as an essential technique for studying RNA structure, function, and dynamics. Journal Biophysics Reports
15-Apr-2026 Potential therapeutic effect of stem cells on sensorineural hearing loss HEP Data Cooperation Journals Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) remains a global health challenge with limited regenerative therapeutic options. This review delineates advancements in stem cell-based therapies, emphasizing their potential to restore auditory function through cellular regeneration and molecular modulation. Journal Biophysics Reports
14-Apr-2026 Back to the beach: Why did evolution return some animals to the water? Yale University In most narratives, the story of evolution is the story of organisms emerging from the ocean and eventually populating the land. But for some species that evolution also involved a return trip. Dozens of major mammal and reptile groups ultimately made their way back to the beach and into the water. A new Yale study has undertaken the task of explaining when and how this happened — and which species fully re-committed to the life aquatic. The study appears in the journal Current Biology. Journal Current Biology
