A new study has revealed why CMV — a virus responsible for 1,000 birth defects…
Month: April 2017
Paternal nutrition affects offsprings’ mental fitness, laboratory study shows
The father’s lifestyle affects the cognitive skills of his offspring — at least in mice….
DNA double helix structures crystals
Engineers have now succeeded in producing complex crystal lattices, so-called clathrates, from nanoparticles using DNA…
Touch-sensitive, elastic fibers offer new interface for electronics
Researchers have created elastic, touch-sensitive fibers that can interface with electronic devices.
Are looks more important than personality when choosing a man?
When mothers and daughters have to choose potential partners, they do not look much further…
How songbirds teach themselves songs
Scientists typically think of songbirds’ vocal development in terms of how one circuit in the…
Experienced auditors better at fraud detection after a simple cue
A simple cue can trigger a marked increase in fraud detection among veteran auditors, suggests…
Study reverses thinking on genetic links to stress, depression
For years, scientists have been trying to determine what effect a gene linked to the…
Finger prosthesis provides clues to brain health
The aim of a new study was to analyze how the brain interprets information from…
How do you eat your chocolate bunny? Vast majority prefer to start with the ears
New research carried out online has found that 59% of 28,113 respondents preferred to eat…