The brain is the body's mission control center, sending messages to the other organs about how…
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Genetic clocks in zooplankton species regulate what is likely the largest daily movement of biomass worldwide
The copepod species Calanus finmarchicus schedules its day using a genetic clock that works independently of…
How neurons sense our everyday life
A molecular mechanism has been discovered that enables neuronal connections to change through experience, thus fueling…
Largest study of malaria gene function reveals many potential drug targets
The malaria parasite's success is owed to stripping down its genome to the bare essential genes,…
Bitcoin study shows value of exclusive access for early adopters
Delaying access for the tech-savvy can stifle spread of new products, experiment with students shows.
Getting to the roots of Sahara mustard invasion in the American Southwest
Old World Sahara mustard is spreading rapidly through southwestern US deserts, smothering the native wildflowers that…
A hit love song for toads
Researchers in Australia say they now know exactly what makes horny cane toads boogie. And the…
Tiny cellular antennae key to fat formation in muscle
Like it or not, as we age, our muscle cells are slowly exchanged, one by one,…
How social rank can trigger vulnerability to stress
Rank in social hierarchies has been identified by researchers as a major determining factor for vulnerability…
Elderly yoginis have greater cortical thickness
Scientists in Brazil have imaged elderly female yoga practitioners' brains and found they have greater cortical…