Scientists have confirmed the unique Tasmanian tiger or thylacine had limited genetic diversity prior to…
Month: April 2012
Limited genetic diversity found in the extinct Tasmanian tiger
Scientists have now demonstrated that the Tasmanian tiger, also known as Tasmanian wolf or thylacine,…
Genetic similarity promotes cooperation
In a dog-eat-dog world of ruthless competition and ‘survival of the fittest,’ new research reveals…
Marijuana use higher in young adult smokers than previously reported
Half of young adult tobacco smokers also have smoked marijuana in the last 30 days,…
Kidney stone mystery solved: Why some people are more prone to develop kidney stones
New research provides evidence to explain why some people are more likely to develop kidney…
Finding ET may require giant robotic leap
Autonomous, self-replicating robots — exobots — are the way to explore the universe, find and…
Lactating tsetse flies models for lactating mammals?
An unprecedented study of intra-uterine lactation in the tsetse fly reveals that an enzyme found…
Deadly cat disease: Effective treatment for bobcat fever
University of Missouri veterinarian Leah Cohn, a small animal disease expert, and Adam Birkenheuer from…
Nanoparticles may increase plant DNA damage, new evidence shows
Researchers have provided the first evidence that engineered nanoparticles are able to accumulate within plants…
Nature’s billion-year-old battery key to storing energy
New research is bringing us one step closer to clean energy. It is possible to…