Piping plovers, a federally threatened species of shorebirds, are likely losing wetland breeding habitat in…
Month: November 2015
Sequencing algae’s genome may aid biofuel production
The complete genetic makeup of a species of ecologically important algae, which may aid in…
Ethical issues analyzed regarding social media, healthcare
Social media has become ingrained into almost every area of our life, but should you…
‘Rat vision’ may give humans best sight of all
Humans have the best of all possible visual worlds because our full stereo vision combines…
Control of blood vessel formation
Scientists have elucidated the control of cellular movement during blood vessel formation. Their findings show…
Brainstem ‘stop neurons’ make us halt when we walk
A population of ‘stop cells’ in the brainstem is essential for the ability of mice…
Bacterial protein can help convert stem cells into neurons
As the recipe book for turning stem cells into other types of cells keeps growing…
How weight-loss surgery reduces sugar cravings
Weight loss surgery curbs the sweet tooth by acting on the brain’s reward system, according…
‘Healthy’ foods differ by individual
Ever wonder why that diet didn’t work? An new study tracking the blood sugar levels…
Running prevents postnatal side effects of epilepsy drugs in mice
The simple act of running may be sufficient to prevent long-term cognitive impairments caused by…