Human teeth evolved from the same genes that make the teeth of pufferfish, new research concludes.…
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Loss of pericytes deteriorates retinal environment
Discovering the role of pericytes in the blood-retinal barrier suggesting pathogenetic insights into diabetic retinopathy, outlines…
Depression not as big a killer as previously thought
Over three decades of research suggest that depression increases the odds of death. However, a new…
Cockatoos keep their tools safe
Only a few animal species such as New Caledonian crows or some primates have so far…
Porewater salinity: Key to reconstructing 250,000 years of Lake Van’s history
The sediments of Lake Van in Eastern Anatolia (Turkey) are a valuable climate archive. Now, using…
How atmospheric waves radiate out of hurricanes
Researchers believe they have found a new way to monitor the intensity and location of hurricanes…
New species of South American rabbit discovered
A rabbit known for centuries to exist in South America is different enough from its cousins…
New Zealand’s mainland yellow-eyed penguins face extinction unless urgent action taken
Scientists have modeled factors driving mainland yellow-eyed penguin population decline and are calling for action to…
Researchers study DNA from explosives
Researchers hope to unmask manufacturers of homemade explosives using new advancements in DNA technology.
Analysis determines odds of a hookah non-smoker taking first puff
A positive attitude toward and desire to take up hookah smoking are the most likely predictors…