Mechanism of asexual reproduction in flatworms

Scientists have nailed the biomechanics of a centuries-long puzzle on how freshwater flatworms known as planarians…

Creative use of noise brings bio-inspired electronic improvement

Researchers are working to exploit stochastic resonance to enhance signal transmission for a new generation of…

Holograms for molecules

Scientists have developed a completely new method for the analysis of molecules in liquids on a…

Metabolism directly impacts the odds of developing malaria

Researchers have found that the host's susceptibility to develop malaria depends on his or her metabolic…

Ticks are even tougher and nastier than you thought

Studies are showing how ticks can survive drought and cold northern winters.

Creating brain cells to detect Tourette’s

Scientists have used a genetic engineering technique for the first time to create brain cells from…

Study examines legacies of rainforest burning in British Columbia

Analyses of temperate rain forests located on the central coast of British Columbia, Canada, suggest that…

Click beetles inspire design of self-righting robots

Robots perform many tasks that humans can't or don't want to perform, getting around on intricately…

Bone marrow concentrate improves joint transplants

Biologic joint restoration using donor tissue instead of traditional metal and plastic may be an option…

New non-contact, remote biometric tool could be next advance in computer security

Forget fingerprint computer identification or retinal scanning. Scientists have now developed a computer security system using…