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Disappearing Nannies Force Parents to Accept Their Duties
April 12, 2013 — Large helpers (nannies) in a cichlid fish allow the dominant male and female to reduce their personal contribution to their offspring and territory, according to new ... > full story -
The Power of Cocoa Polyphenols Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
April 12, 2013 — Epidemiological studies have indicated that dietary habits and antioxidants from diet can influence the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's ... > full story -
Sea Mammals Find U.S. Safe Harbor
April 11, 2013 — New research shows that many US marine mammal populations -- especially some seals and sea lions -- have rebounded since 1972, because of the Marine Mammal Protection ... > full story -
Enzymes from Horse Feces Could Hold Secrets to Streamlining Biofuel Production
April 11, 2013 — Stepping into unexplored territory in efforts to use corn stalks, grass and other non-food plants to make biofuels, scientists have now described the discovery of a potential treasure-trove of ... > full story -
Molecular Techniques Are 'Man's New Best Friend' in Pet Obesity Research
April 11, 2013 — Molecular biology technologies are making the mechanisms underlying the pet obesity epidemic more easily ... > full story -
How 2-Million-Year-Old Ancestor Moved: Sediba's Ribcage and Feet Were Not Suitable for Running
April 11, 2013 — Researchers have described the anatomy of a single early hominin in six new studies. Australopithecus sediba was discovered near Johannesburg in 2008. The studies demonstrate how our ... > full story -
'Strikingly Similar' Brains of Human and Fly May Aid Mental Health Research
April 11, 2013 — Scientists have revealed deep similarities in how the brain regulates behavior in arthropods (such as flies and crabs) and vertebrates (such as fish, mice and humans). The findings shed new light on ... > full story -
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Self-Medication in Animals Much More Widespread Than Believed
April 11, 2013 — It's been known for decades that animals such as chimpanzees seek out medicinal herbs to treat their diseases. But in recent years, the list of animal pharmacists has grown much longer, and it now ... > full story -
Blocking Immune Response Protein Helps Body Clear Chronic Infection; Potential Therapy for HIV, Other Viral Infections?
April 11, 2013 — Scientists have shown that temporarily blocking a protein critical to immune response actually helps the body clear itself of chronic infection. The finding suggests new approaches to treating HIV ... > full story -
Tiny Wireless Device Shines Light on Mouse Brain, Generating Reward
April 11, 2013 — Using a miniature electronic device implanted in the brain, scientists have tapped into the internal reward system of mice, prodding neurons to release dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure. ... > full story
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