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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

Natural Fitness Watch in Fishes Records Their Activity Levels

January 21, 2019

Earstones help the fish know up from down, determine their speed through the water, and aid hearing

Scientists Confirm Pair of Skeletons Are from Same Early Hominin Species

January 18, 2019

The fossil site of Malapa in the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa yielded two partial skeletons

Chaos in the Body Tunes Up Your Immune System

January 16, 2019

The discovery may prove to be of great significance for avoiding serious diseases such as cancer and diabetes

Differences in Genes’ Geographic Origin Influence Mitochondrial Function

January 16, 2019

The study could have implications for public health and for medical procedures that replace mitochondria in human cells...

Ultra-Sturdy Bones, with a Surprising Origin, Suggest New Osteoporosis Approach

January 14, 2019

After blocking estrogen signals in brain, experts say they've "never seen bone this strong"

Genes on the Move Help Nose Make Sense of Scents

January 11, 2019

Scientists have uncovered an ingenious mechanism that underlies the brain’s ability to distinguish different smells...

New Material Could ‘Drive Wound Healing’ Using the Body's Inbuilt Healing System

January 7, 2019

A new molecule could change the way traditional materials work with the body

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Innovations in Mass Spectrometry

Thursday April 25, 2019

Microplate Technology and Automation

Thursday May 9, 2019

Tools for Genomic Testing and Analysis

Thursday May 23, 2019

Tools to Accelerate Cancer Research

Thursday June 13, 2019

Tools for the Cannabis Testing Lab

Thursday April 11, 2019

Bridging the Gap Between Operational Efficiency and Occupant Experience for the Intelligent Lab Infrastructures of Tomorrow

Thursday March 21, 2019

Plan for Success: Choosing and Integrating a LIMS

Wednesday March 20, 2019

Technology for Cell and Tissue Culture

Thursday March 7, 2019

A Case Study: Two Newly Discovered Jackson Pollock Paintings

Tuesday March 5, 2019

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