Original or copy: How Chlamydia manipulate the host cell
Bacteria that cause diseases, so-called pathogens, develop various strategies to exploit human cells as hosts to their own advantage. Together […]
Biochemistry
Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in ‘man-eater’ lions’ teeth
In 1898, two male lions terrorized an encampment of bridge builders on the Tsavo River in Kenya. The lions, which
Dance, gibbon, dance!
Female crested gibbons display jerky, almost geometric patterns of movement. Researchers have studied these conspicuous movements, which are comparable to
New species of clearwing moth from Guyana discovered in Wales
A new species of moth has been described far away from home following a cross-continent detective journey that included Natural
Adding vagus nerve stimulation to training sessions may boost how well sounds are perceived
Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to
How a bunch of seemingly disorganized cells go on to form a robust embryo
Embryo development starts when a single egg cell is fertilized and starts dividing continuously. Initially a chaotic cluster, it gradually
In studying the mating rituals of fruit flies, scientists may have learned something about how brains evolve
Male fruit flies have several tricks for finding a mate, from sensing pheromones in the dark to relying on visual
Study probes how eating less can extend lifespan
For nearly a century, laboratory studies have shown consistent results: eat less food, or eat less often, and an animal
Another step towards decoding smell
We often only realize how important our sense of smell is when it is no longer there: food hardly tastes