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How Cockroaches Keep Their Predators 'Guessing'
When cockroaches flee their predators, they choose, seemingly at random, amongst one of a handful of preferred escape routes, according to a new report.
Mysterious microbe plays important role in ocean ecology
An unusual microorganism discovered in the open ocean may force scientists to rethink their understanding of how carbon and nitrogen cycle through ocean ecosystems. read more
Researchers Identify Toehold For HIV's Assault On Brain
Scientists have unraveled in unprecedented detail the cascade of events that go wrong in brain cells affected by HIV, a virus whose assault on the nervous system continues unabated despite...
Researchers rapidly hunt down and find new genes that lead to cancer
Using a new approach that combines scientific technologies to hunt down genetic changes involved in cancer, researchers have discovered 13 tumour suppressor genes that, when mutated, can lead to liver...
What the social lives of brewer's yeast say about evolution
As any good beer brewer knows, the yeast used in fermentation stick together in large clumps consisting of thousands of cells that settle out where they are easily removed. Brewers...
Breakthrough in cell-type analysis offers new ways to study development and disease
(PhysOrg.com) -- Like skilled assassins, many diseases seem to know exactly what types of cells to attack. While decimating one cadre of cells, diseases will inexplicably spare a seemingly identical...
Orphaned koala becomes first-time mother
(PhysOrg.com) -- An orphaned baby koala that was flown 1200km to be raised in captivity has recently become a first-time mum, following her successful return to the wild.
Time for a Medicare checkup
Old enough for Medicare but don't know what to buy? Been signed up to the Medicare system for several years but don't know what you really have?
Chicks to give scientists clearer picture of fetal development
Scientists hope to gain a greater understanding of disease and birth defects with a new imaging database that will map the expression of genes that control development.
Modern cancer drugs more likely to get to market
LONDON (Reuters) - Nearly one in five cancer drugs entering development now reach the market, a remarkably good success rate given the high level of failures in other disease areas,...
FOR KIDS: Hungry bug seeks hot meal
A seed-loving insect finds food by sensing its temperature
Vote on which species you think the world could not survive without
Plankton, bats, primates, fungi and bees - which species would have the greatest impact on our planet if it were lost?
Nanotube Construction Set
(PhysOrg.com) -- Organic nanotubes could make rapid strides as functional nanomaterials in a new approach to nanoelectronics and biomedicine, as they can be made of easily varied and modified building...
U.N. Reports Pollution Threat in Asia
“Brown clouds” made up of toxic chemicals are blotting out the sun in large parts of Asia, a U.N. report said.
Rare snake bred at London zoo
LONDON, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- The London Zoo is celebrating eight blessed events -- the hatching of a clutch of rhino rat snakes, a rare species from Southeast...
Former Buffalo mayor died of CJD
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Former Buffalo, N.Y., Mayor James D. Griffin died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease earlier this year, his family said.
Breeding success for Farne birds
Seabird colonies on the Farne Islands have enjoyed successful breeding seasons, bucking the UK trend, the National Trust says.
Diversity of human skin bacteria revealed
First large-scale skin microbes inventory charts types, locales of bacteria
The pitfalls of tracing your ancestry
Charmaine Royal of the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy explains the limitations of genetic testing.
Tech puts JFK conspiracy theories to rest
A team of experts assembled by the Discovery Channel has recreated the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Using modern technology, the team determined that the sixth floor of the Texas...
Researchers Studying Little-Known Genetic Sequences
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Arizona researchers are among a group of scientists who have discovered a source of previously scarce small RNA molecules. Their finding, which was recently published in...
Wasabi receptor can sense ammonia that causes pain
Japanese research group, led by Prof Makoto Tominaga of National Institute for Physiological Sciences in Japan, found that the receptor for hot taste of WASABI, Japanese horseradish usually eaten with...
Animal and Biological Science Highlights San Antonio Fluid Dynamics Conference, November 23-25
From dolphins to clams to flying creatures like hummingbirds and bats, many of nature's most fascinating creatures exhibit forms of fluid flow. When the 61st Annual Meeting of the American...
PHOTO IN THE NEWS: Regurgitating Bird Aids Rain Forest
A bizarre-looking bird's social behavior affects seed dispersal and ecological health.
New research finds way to restore colour to white hair following illness
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have discovered a way to potentially restore colour to white hair, new research in the British Journal of Dermatology reveals this month.
Shade Trees Can Reduce Power Bills by 11.4 Percent
An Auburn University study sheds new light on just how valuable shade trees are in reducing homeowners' electricity bills during hot summer months.
Recipes for Health: Celery and Potato Soup
This simple potage is brought to life by the tiny amount of walnut oil that’s drizzled onto each serving.
Sinus Sufferer Turns Nasal Spray Project Into Sales Leader
With a a little help from Oprah, an over-the-counter nasal irrigation product is enjoying success.