After being deprived of sex, male fruit flies may turn to alcohol to fulfill a…
Month: March 2012
Implanted Biofuel Cell Operating in Living Snail
Researchers have implanted a biofuel cell in a living snail. This is the first incidence…
With climate change, US could face risk from Chagas disease
People in the US may be at higher risk for Chagas disease than previously understood….
Hotspots for biogenesis of small RNA molecules in plant cells discovered
Throughout their life, plants form leaves and side roots. These two types of organs have…
Giant squids’ giant eyes: The better to see hungry whales with
Researchers have used complex computations to explain those massive peepers. Giant squids’ 10-inch eyes allow…
Researcher watches the start of his own disease with unprecedented detail
These days, most of us don’t head to the doctor until we are already ill….
Revolution in personalized medicine: First-ever integrative ‘Omics’ profile lets scientist discover, track his diabetes onset
Researchers have reached an unprecedented analysis in the field of personalized medicine. Their findings rely…
Protein researchers unravel the molecular dance of DNA repair
Using state-of-the-art technology, scientists have successfully obtained “molecular snapshots” of tens of thousands processes involved…
Basketball-sized eyes help squids play defense
Researchers have used complex computations to explain squids’ massive peepers. Giant squids’ 10-inch eyes allow…
Rising ocean temperatures harm protected coral reefs
Special conservation zones known as marine protected areas provide many direct benefits to fisheries and…