It has long been believed that coyotes were incapable of taking down an adult moose,…
Month: October 2013
Male spiders have better chance of fathering offspring in return for good gifts to potential female mates
If a male spider goes to the trouble of finding a good gift, wraps it…
Finding psychiatric drugs in the movements of mice
Using a computational method called data mining, researchers have discovered a small number of mouse…
‘Anklebot’ helps determine ankle stiffness
A researcher’s ‘Anklebot’ helps determine ankle stiffness, could aid in rehabilitation from strokes, other motor…
Optimism about meeting ‘Grand Challenge’ of global prosperity
A professor of earth and atmospheric sciences outlines his optimism about the world’s prospects for…
Gene variants in immune system pathways correlated with composition of microbes of human body
Human genes in immunity-related pathways are likely associated with the composition of an individual’s microbiome,…
Obesity may increase risk of Clostridium difficile infection
Researchers have identified obesity as a possible risk factor for Clostridium difficile infection. These findings…
Samurai sword protein makes strategic cuts in cell skeletons
Research has shown that a protein named after the katana, or samurai sword, plays a…
Genetic mutation provides clues to battling childhood obesity
A new paper identifies a possible genetic root to the insatiable appetite and slow metabolism…
Bee sting allergy could be a defense response gone haywire
Scientists are providing an evolutionary explanation for severe allergic reactions. Researchers show that mice injected…