Blood stem cell breakthrough could transform bone marrow transplants
Melbourne researchers have made a world first breakthrough into creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in the human […]
Biochemistry
New species of Antarctic dragonfish highlights its threatened ecosystem
A new species of Antarctic dragonfish, Akarotaxis gouldae or Banded Dragonfish, has been discovered in waters off the western Antarctic
Newly discovered gene may influence longevity
Sleep, fasting, exercise, green porridge, black coffee, a healthy social life … There is an abundance of advice out there
Researchers give adult zebra finches back their ability to learn new songs
We all know the adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” As we age, our ability to learn
Land-sea ‘tag-team’ devastated ocean life millions of years ago reveal scientists
Scientists have revealed how a “tag-team” between the oceans and continents millions of years ago devastated marine life — and
This tiny backyard bug does the fastest backflips on earth
Move over, Sonic. There’s a new spin-jumping champion in town — the globular springtail (Dicyrtomina minuta). This diminutive hexapod backflips
Scientists discover how starfish get ‘legless’
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have made a groundbreaking discovery about how sea stars (commonly known as starfish)
Like people, vultures get set in their ways and have fewer friends as they age
If you’d rather be watching TV on your couch than dancing at the club, you might have something in common
New discoveries about how mosquitoes mate may help the fight against malaria
A high-pitched buzzing sound in your ear is an unmistakable sign that a female mosquito is out on the hunt