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Fruitfly Study Identifies Brain Circuit That Drives Daily Cycles of Rest, Activity
Apr. 24, 2014 — Researchers describe a circuit in the brain of fruit flies that controls their daily, rhythmic behavior of rest and activity. They also found that the fly version of the human brain protein known as ... full story -
Oldest Pterodactyloid Species Discovered: Primitive Pterodactyloid Flew Above Earth 163 Million Years Ago
Apr. 24, 2014 — Scientists have discovered and named the earliest and most primitive pterodactyloid —- a group of flying reptiles that would go on to become the largest known flying creatures to have ever existed ... full story -
Spiders in Space Weave a Web of Scientific Inspiration for Spider-Man Fans
Apr. 24, 2014 — While spiders were busy spinning webs in space, researchers on Earth weaved their knowledge of this activity into educational materials to inspire and motivate students. Now, this free, Web-based ... full story -
'Tis the Season: Be on the Lookout for Brown Recluse Spiders
Apr. 24, 2014 — Warmer, spring weather has many of us getting out and becoming more active, and the brown recluse spider is no exception. Scientists shared 10 facts about the somewhat small, shy ... full story -
Boring Cells Could Hold the Key to Heart Disease
Apr. 24, 2014 — Fibroblasts, cells long thought to be boring and irrelevant, could offer an alternative to heart transplants for patients with heart disease. "Heart disease is still one of the major killers in ... full story -
How a Plant Beckons Bacteria That Will Do It Harm
Apr. 24, 2014 — A common plant puts out a welcome mat to bacteria seeking to invade, and scientists have discovered the mat’s molecular mix. The team showed that the humble and oft-studied plant Arabidopsis puts ... full story -
Two New River Turtle Species Described
Apr. 24, 2014 — The alligator snapping turtle is the largest river turtle in North America, weighing in at up to 200 pounds and living almost a century. Now researchers have discovered that it is not one species -- ... full story -
Microbes Provide Insights Into Evolution of Human Language
Apr. 23, 2014 — Research into Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacteria common in water and soil, shows that they can communicate in a way that was previously thought to be unique to humans and perhaps some other ... full story -
Genetics Explain Why Some Kids Are Bigger Than Others
Apr. 23, 2014 — The influence of genetic factors on differences between children's Body Mass Index increases from 43 percent at age four to 82 percent at age 10, reports a new study. The researchers studied ... full story -
Vitamin D Supplements Have Little Effect on Risk of Falls in Older People
Apr. 23, 2014 — A new meta-analysis concludes that there is no evidence to suggest that vitamin D supplements prevent falls, and that ongoing trials to test this theory are unlikely to change this result. Falls can ... full story -
Stem Cells in Circulating Blood Affect Cardiovascular Health
Apr. 23, 2014 — New research suggests that attempts to isolate an elusive adult stem cell from blood to understand and potentially improve cardiovascular health -- a task considered possible but very difficult -- ... full story -
Drought May Take Toll on Congo Rainforest, NASA Satellites Show
Apr. 23, 2014 — A new analysis of NASA satellite data shows Africa's Congo rainforest, the second-largest tropical rainforest in the world, has undergone a large-scale decline in greenness over the past decade. ... full story -
Rural Microbes Could Boost City Dwellers' Health, Study Finds
Apr. 23, 2014 — The greater prevalence of asthma, allergies and other chronic inflammatory disorders among people of lower socioeconomic status might be due in part to their reduced exposure to the microbes that ... full story -
Male or Female? First Sex-Determining Genes Appeared in Mammals Some 180 Million Years Ago
Apr. 23, 2014 — The Y chromosome, which distinguishes males from females at the genetic level, appeared some 180 million years ago. It originated twice independently in all mammals. Scientists have managed to date ... full story -
Picky Male Black Widow Spiders Prefer Well-Fed Virgins
Apr. 23, 2014 — New research shows that male black widow spiders prefer their female mates to be well-fed virgins -- a rare example of mate preference by male spiders. The study found they can tell whether a ... full story -
Enzymes That Help Fix Cancer-Causing DNA Defects Disovered
Apr. 23, 2014 — An important enzyme pathway that helps prevent new cells from receiving too many or too few chromosomes, a condition that has been directly linked to cancer and other diseases, has been discovered by ... full story -
Novel Compound Halts Cocaine Addiction, Relapse Behaviors
Apr. 23, 2014 — A novel compound that targets an important brain receptor has a dramatic effect against a host of cocaine addiction behaviors, including relapse behavior, an animal study has found. The research ... full story -
Scientists Identify Source of Mysterious Sound in the Southern Ocean
Apr. 23, 2014 — Scientists have conclusive evidence that the source of a unique rhythmic sound, recorded for decades in the Southern Ocean and called the 'bio-duck,' is the Antarctic minke whale ... full story -
Late Freeze Kills Fruit Buds, Study Shows
Apr. 23, 2014 — The recent late cold snap could mean less fruit this year. A horticulturist explains how to check if your fruit buds survived the late burst of cold weather. Fruit buds are usually damaged when it is ... full story -
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Contribute to U.S. Obesity Epidemic, Particularly Among Children
Apr. 23, 2014 — In response to the ongoing policy discussions on the role of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on weight and health, The Obesity Society (TOS) concludes that SSBs contribute to the United States’ ... full story
- Fruitfly study identifies brain circuit that drives daily cycles of rest, activity
- Oldest pterodactyloid species discovered: Primitive pterodactyloid flew above Earth 163 million years ago
- Spiders in space weave a web of scientific inspiration for Spider-Man fans
- 'Tis the season: Be on the lookout for brown recluse spiders
- Boring cells could hold the key to heart disease
- How a plant beckons bacteria that will do it harm
- Two new river turtle species described
- Microbes provide insights into evolution of human language
- Genetics explain why some kids are bigger than others
- Vitamin D supplements have little effect on risk of falls in older people
- Stem cells in circulating blood affect cardiovascular health
- Drought may take toll on Congo rainforest, NASA satellites show
- Rural microbes could boost city dwellers' health, study finds
- Male or female? First sex-determining genes appeared in mammals some 180 million years ago
- Picky male black widow spiders prefer well-fed virgins
- Enzymes that help fix cancer-causing DNA defects disovered
- Novel compound halts cocaine addiction, relapse behaviors
- Scientists identify source of mysterious sound in the Southern Ocean
- Late freeze kills fruit buds, study shows
- Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to U.S. obesity epidemic, particularly among children
- From liability to viability: Genes on the Y chromosome prove essential for male survival
- Following a protein's travel inside cells is key to improving patient monitoring, drug development
- Legalizing medical marijuana doesn't increase use among adolescents, study says
- High-calorie, low-nutrient foods in kids' TV programs
- How Australia's Outback got one million feral camels: Camels culled on large scale
- Political ravens? Ravens notice the relationships among others, study shows
- Cell division speed influences gene architecture
- Best practices in communication for animal world
- Getting at the root of mountain pine beetle's rapid habitat expansion
- Pain curbs sex drive in female mice, but not in males
- Cougars’ diverse diet helped them survive the mass extinction that wiped out the saber-tooth cat, American lion
- Scientists pinpoint protein that could improve small cell lung cancer therapies
- Bioinformatics profiling identifies a new mammalian clock gene
- Critical new protein complex involved in learning, memory
- Mantis shrimp stronger than airplanes: Composite material inspired by shrimp stronger than standard used in airplane frames
- New patenting guidelines needed for biotechnology, experts argue
- Neuroimaging Technique: Live from inside the cell in real-time
- How cells take out the trash
- A new 'APEX' in plant studies aboard the International Space Station
- For an immune cell, microgravity mimics aging
- First size-based chromatography technique for the study of livi
- New electric fish genus, species discovered in Brazil's Rio Negro
- Applying math to biology: Software identifies disease-causing mutations in undiagnosed illnesses
- Taxonomic study of green algae (chlorophyta) in Langkawi, Malaysia
- Wildlife response to climate change is likely underestimated, experts warn
- Brain size matters when it comes to animal self-control
- Turoctocog alfa in patients with hemophilia A: Added benefit not proven, article finds
- How the body fights against viruses
- UV-radiation data to help ecological research
- Researchers identify a new variant of Ebola virus in Guinea
- RNA shows potential as boiling-resistant anionic polymer material for nanoarchitectures
- International team sequences rainbow trout genome
- Combination of alcohol, tobacco increases risk of esophageal cancer
- 179 million cases of acute diarrhea in U.S. each year, most preventable
- Two genes linked to inflammatory bowel disease
- Cow manure harbors diverse new antibiotic resistance genes
- Protein expression gets the heart pumping
- How are we different and what gave us the advantage over extinct types of humans like the Neanderthals?
- UV-radiation data to help ecological research
- Tarantulas' personality determines whether they copulate with males or cannibalize them
- European Eel Expedition 2014: First phase successfully completed
- Sleeping away infection: Researchers find link between sleep, immune function in fruitflies
- Queuing theory helps physicist understand protein recycling
- Earth Week: Bark beetles change Rocky Mountain stream flows, affect water quality
- Malfunction in molecular 'proofreader' prevents repair of UV-induced DNA damage
- Plague in your family: Family tree of black death bacterium explored
- Key steps linking dietary fats, colon cancer tumor growth
- 'Dustman' protein helps kill cancer cells
- Safer alternatives to nonsteroidal antinflamatory pain killers
- Gene within a gene contributes to aggressiveness of acute myeloid leukemia
- New technology for greenhouses developed
- Lack of breeding threatens blue-footed boobies' survival
- Anti-inflammatory factory: The role lipids play
- Rice gets trendy, adds nutrients, so much more
- Top 10 functional food trends for 2014
- Edible flowers may inhibit chronic diseases
- Ginseng can treat, prevent influenza, RSV, researcher finds
- A protein required for integrity of induced pluripotent stem cells
- Birthplace of the domesticated chili pepper identified in Mexico
- More questions than answers as mystery of domestication deepens
- New material coating technology mimics nature's lotus effect
- Why alcoholism saps muscle strength
- Climate benefit of biofuels from corn residue: Researchers cast doubt
- Source of most cases of invasive bladder cancer identified
- Link between Down syndrome, leukemia uncovered
- Bulletproof nuclei? Stem cells exhibit unusual absorption property
- Computational method dramatically speeds up estimates of gene expression
- Study of gut microbes, antibiotics offers clues to improving immunity in premature babies
- Researchers rethink 'natural' habitat for wildlife
- MRI, on a molecular scale: System could one day peer into the atomic structure of individual molecules
- No-till soil organic carbon sequestration rates published
- Proteins conspire to make breast cancer cells resistant to drug treatment
- Plants with dormant seeds give rise to more species
- Ancient DNA: Barnyard chickens living just a few hundred years ago looked far different from today's chickens
- Gecko-like adhesives now useful for real world surfaces
- Impact glass from asteroids and comets stores biodata for millions of years
- Mom's diet mirrors child's food allergies
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