A genetic biomarker called loss of heterozygosity or LOH is able to predict which patients…
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Why’s there chatter in my Himalayan singing bowl?
A Himalayan singing bowl operates like a wine glass — slide your fingertip, or a…
Duration of lactation associated with bone density
Maternal bone density decreases after childbirth, but only among women who lactate for at least…
Three urgent steps for better protected areas
A group of scientists has developed a three-point plan to ensure the world’s protected areas…
The great tit bird is less attractive due to exposure to heavy metals
Heavy metals, the result of contamination, may be toxic for animals to the extent of…
Are you hardwired to enjoy high-calorie foods? Research links genes to heightened brain reward responses to foods high in fat and sugar
For the first time, researchers have identified two genetic variants that interact to alter the…
Shape of bird wings depends on ancestors more than flight style
In a finding that could change the way scientists think about bird evolution, researchers have…
Elephants may use trunks like ‘leaf blowers’ to obtain inaccessible food
Two captive elephants blast air through their trunks to grasp hard-to-reach food, suggests an initial…
Butterfly mimicry through the eyes of bird predators
Wing color patterns of butterflies perform different signalling functions, from avoiding bird predators to attracting…
Expert system for early diagnosis of schizophrenia
The opinion of a qualified professional is unlikely to be replaced by a computer algorithm…