The shape of an individual’s spinal column may predict his or her risk for nursing…
Month: April 2013
Couch potatoes may be genetically predisposed to being lazy, rat study suggests
Researchers were able to selectively breed rats that exhibited traits of either extreme activity or…
Researchers uncover new pathways in bacterial intercellular competition
There’s an epic battle taking place that’s not on the national radar: intercellular competition. While…
‘Post-mortem’ yields insight into Kepler’s supernova
An exploding star observed in 1604 by the German astronomer Johannes Kepler held a greater…
Research advances therapy to protect against dengue virus
Now a therapy to protect people from the dengue virus could finally be a step…
How stepdads can avoid missteps
A new study found three factors that contribute to feelings of closeness in stepfamilies: the…
Hot and cold senses interact: Cold perception is enhanced when nerve circuitry for heat is inactivated
A new study offers new insights into how the nervous system processes hot and cold…
The ethics of resurrecting extinct species
At some point, scientists may be able to bring back extinct animals, and perhaps early…
No map, no problems for monarchs
Monarch butterflies have long been admired for their sense of direction, as they migrate from…
Moving cells with light holds medical promise
Scientists have shown they can coax cells to move toward a beam of light. The…