A team of biologists report in this week’s Nature the genome sequences of three organisms…
Month: December 2012
Biologists design method to monitor global bee decline
A new study has found that a global network of bee traps may form an…
Chromosome ‘anchors’ organize DNA during cell division: New role for telomeres in cellular growth may shed light on aging and age-related diseases
For humans to grow and to replace and heal damaged tissues, the body’s cells must…
Peacock love songs lure eavesdropping females from afar
The distinctive call that male peacocks make right before mating poses a puzzle for scientists….
Major source of evolutionary differences among species uncovered
Researchers have uncovered a genetic basis for fundamental differences between humans and other vertebrates that…
Meteorite triggered scientific ‘Gold Rush’
A meteorite that exploded as a fireball over California’s Sierra foothills this past spring was…
Serendipity points to new potential target and therapy for melanoma
A new study describes a new target and potential treatment for melanoma, the most dangerous…
Stroke drug kills bacteria that cause ulcers and tuberculosis
A drug for ischemic strokes may also treat tuberculosis and ulcers. New research shows the…
Paths of photons are random — but coordinated
Researchers have demonstrated that photons (light particles) emitted from light sources embedded in a complex…
Traffic congestion can be alleviated throughout a metropolitan area by altering trips in specific neighborhoods, model shows
A new study shows that traffic congestion can be alleviated throughout a metropolitan area by…