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A Rapid, Easy-To-Use DNA Amplification Method at 37°C

June 14, 2019

Study could advance molecular diagnosis and robotics

To Scientists’ Surprise, Organs Are a Mix of Young and Old Cells

June 10, 2019

Salk scientists discover cellular structures with extreme longevity, leading to insights for age-associated diseases

Painting a Fuller Picture of How Antibiotics Act

May 14, 2019

Machine learning reveals metabolic pathways disrupted by the drugs, offering new targets to combat resistance

Spider Venom Is a Dangerous Cocktail

May 3, 2019

The great complexity of spider venoms, which goes far beyond the pure neurotoxins, has long been disregarded

Human Ancestors Were 'Grounded,' New Analysis Shows

May 2, 2019

The analysis adds a new chapter to evolution, shedding additional light on what preceded human bipedalism

How Did the Bumblebee Get Its Stripes?

April 30, 2019

Researchers are investigating the genetics underlying color-pattern variation in bumblebees and how these patterns have evolv...

Fish under Threat Warn Others of Danger by Releasing a Chemical Signal

April 22, 2019

Wild fish release chemicals called 'disturbance cues' to signal to other fish about nearby dangers

How Mosquitoes Smell Human Sweat—And New Ways to Stop Them

April 1, 2019

Researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat

The Importance of Puberty: A Call for Better Research Models

March 15, 2019

What happens in puberty affects health and wellbeing across the lifespan

Hormone Made Our Ancestors Warm-Blooded but Left Us Susceptible to Heart Damage

March 11, 2019

At first glance, there’s no obvious connection between a mammal’s ability to regulate its body temperature and it...

Nature Prefers Asymmetrical Pollen Grains

February 12, 2019

Scientists have been puzzled about the variety of patterns on the surface of pollen grains—specifically, how they are f...

Sea Snakes That Can’t Drink Seawater

February 11, 2019

Surrounded by salty water, sea snakes sometimes live a thirsty existence

This is a Neuron on Nicotine

February 8, 2019

Nicotine works inside cells to reinforce addiction

Newly Discovered Gene Governs the Need for Slumber When Sick

February 7, 2019

A study of fruit flies finds a direct link between illness and the need for more sleep

Women’s Brains Appear Three Years Younger Than Men’s

February 6, 2019

The findings may explain why women are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later years

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