Researchers examine the life history of the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, revealing important local climate impacts…
Month: February 2017
Six-legged robots faster than nature-inspired gait
Researchers have discovered a faster and more efficient gait, never observed in nature, for six-legged…
In-mouse catalysis
A gold catalyst can be delivered to a target organ in a higher organism where…
Biocompatible 3-D tracking system has potential to improve robot-assisted surgery
The cutting-edge biocompatible near-infrared 3-D tracking system used to guide the suturing in the first…
Stem cells collected from fat may have use in anti-aging treatments
Adult stem cells collected directly from human fat are more stable than other cells —…
Big improvement to brain-computer interface
Researchers have developed an improved type of electrode that is more durable, lasts longer in…
Robbed of royalty: Mutilation and social determination of female Diacamma ants
Triggered by mutilation, expression of select genes determines social castes in Diacamma ants, outlines a…
New research examines gun use, injury and fear in domestic violence
About 2 percent of domestic-violence incidents involve guns, according to new research. Victims of these…
How Dads bond with toddlers: Brain scans link oxytocin to paternal nurturing
Fathers given boosts of the hormone oxytocin show increased activity in brain regions associated with…
DNA computer brings ‘intelligent drugs’ a step closer
Researchers present a new method that should enable controlled drug delivery into the bloodstream using…