Insect glands are responsible for producing a host of secretions that allow bees to sting…
Month: May 2012
Genetic pathway impacting the spread of cancer cells discovered
Scientists have identified a new genetic pathway influencing the spread of cancer cells. According to…
Dynamic changes in gene regulation in human stem cells revealed
A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute and the University of California…
Scientists show how a gene duplication helped our brains become ‘human’
Scientists have shown that an extra copy of a brain-development gene, which appeared in our…
Stem cells poised to self-destruct for the good of the embryo
Embryonic stem cells are primed to kill themselves if damage to their DNA makes them…
Better housing conditions for zebrafish could improve research results
Zebrafish behavior and the reliability of scientific results could be impacted if the environment zebrafish…
Earth history and evolution: Cypress tree distribution reflects the breakup of Pangaea
In classical mythology, the cypress tree is associated with death, the underworld and eternity. Indeed,…
‘Battle of the sexes’ offers evolutionary insights: Role of genital spines in reproductive success of fruit flies
The phrase “battle of the sexes” is taking on new meaning in research that has…
New technique generates predictable complex, wavy shapes: May explain brain folds and be useful for drug delivery
A new technique predictably generates complex, wavy shapes and may help improve drug delivery and…
Research explores the positives of bipolar disorder
The problems of living with bipolar disorder have been well documented, but a new study…