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Feeding by Tourists Compromises Health of Already-Endangered Iguanas, Study Finds
Feeding wildlife is an
increasingly common tourist
activity, but a new study
shows that
already-imperilled iguanas
... > full story
First in-Depth Analysis of Primate Eating Habits
From insect-munching
tamarins to leaf-loving
howler monkeys, researchers
have compiled the most
thorough review of primate
eating habits to date. ... > full story
Discovery of Partial Skeleton Suggests Ruggedly Built, Tree-Climbing Human Ancestor
A human ancestor
characterized by "robust"
jaw and skull bones was a
muscular creature and more
adaptive to its environment
... > full story
Hummingbird Metabolism Unique in Burning Glucose, Fructose Equally
Hummingbird metabolism is a
marvel of evolutionary
engineering. These tiny
birds can power all of their
energetic hovering flight by
... > full story
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New Genetic Research Finds Shark, Human Proteins Stunningly Similar
December 5, 2013 — Despite widespread fascination with sharks, the world’s oldest ocean predators have long been a genetic mystery. The first deep dive into a great white shark’s genetic code has fished up ... > full story -
Proteins' Passing Phases Revealed
December 5, 2013 — A new method to identify previously hidden details about the structure of proteins may speed the process of novel drug ... > full story -
New Method of DNA Editing Allows Synthetic Biologists to Unlock Secrets of a Bacterial Genome
December 5, 2013 — A group researchers has demonstrated the use of an innovative DNA engineering technique to discover potentially valuable functions hidden within bacterial ... > full story -
Coffee or Beer? The Choice Could Affect Your Genome
December 5, 2013 — Coffee and beer are polar opposites in the beverage world -- coffee picks you up, and beer winds you down. Now researchers have discovered that the beverages may also have opposite effects on your ... > full story -
Probiotic Therapy Alleviates Autism-Like Behaviors in Mice
December 5, 2013 — Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed when individuals exhibit characteristic behaviors, decreased social interactions, and impaired communication. Curiously, many with ASD also suffer from ... > full story -
How Mosquitoes Are Drawn to Human Skin and Breath
December 5, 2013 — Scientists have found that the very receptors in the mosquito's maxillary palp that detect carbon dioxide are ones that detect skin odors as well, thus explaining why mosquitoes are attracted to skin ... > full story -
Sharks Prefer to Sneak Up from Behind: Caribbean Reef Sharks Can Tell If a Human Is Facing Toward Them
December 5, 2013 — "Never turn your back on a shark" is the message from a new article. Biologists contend that sharks can comprehend body orientation and therefore know whether humans are facing them or not. This ... > full story -
Gene Found to Be Crucial for Formation of Certain Brain Circuitry
December 5, 2013 — Using a powerful gene-hunting technique for the first time in mammalian brain cells, researchers report on a gene involved in building the circuitry that relays signals through the brain. The gene is ... > full story -
Experiment Is First to Simulate Warming of Arctic Permafrost
December 5, 2013 — Although vegetation growth in the Arctic is boosted by global warming, it’s not enough to offset the carbon released by the thawing of the permafrost beneath the surface, researchers have found ... > full story -
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Priming 'Cocktail' Shows Promise as Cardiac Stem Cell Grafting Tool
December 5, 2013 — Researchers have identified a new tool that could help facilitate future stem cell therapy for the more than 700,000 Americans who suffer a heart attack each ... > full story
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