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History of American Urban Squirrel
A researcher has examined
how squirrels found homes in
American cities, and how the
presence of the
now-ubiquitous bushy-tailed
critters altered people's
conceptions of nature and
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Surprising Discovery: Skin Communicates With Liver
Researchers have discovered
that the skin is capable of
communicating with the
liver. The discovery has
surprised the scientists,
and they say that it may
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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
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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
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Scientists Discover Novel Hormone Essential for Heart Development
December 6, 2013 — Scientists have identified a gene encoding a hormone that could potentially be used as a therapeutic molecule to treat heart diseases. The hormone -- which they have chosen to name ELABELA -- is only ... > full story -
Discovery of Partial Skeleton Suggests Ruggedly Built, Tree-Climbing Human Ancestor
December 5, 2013 — A human ancestor characterized by "robust" jaw and skull bones was a muscular creature and more adaptive to its environment than previously thought, scientists have discovered. Researchers found a ... > full story -
Predictor of Prostate Cancer Outcomes Identified
December 5, 2013 — Researchers have identified a biomarker for a cellular switch that accurately predicts which prostate cancer patients are likely to have their cancer recur or ... > full story -
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 -
Hummingbird Metabolism Unique in Burning Glucose, Fructose Equally
December 5, 2013 — Hummingbird metabolism is a marvel of evolutionary engineering. These tiny birds can power all of their energetic hovering flight by burning the sugar contained in the floral nectar of their ... > 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
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