Archive: 03/04/2009
Insecticidal toxin useless without 'friendly' bacteria accomplices
The toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a popular insecticide used to control pest moths and butterflies, and in some GM pest-proof crops. In a study published in the open access journal BMC Bi ...
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Research finds human emotions hold sway over physical health worldwide
A researcher from the University of Kansas has spearheaded a new investigation into the link between emotions and health. The research proves that positive emotions are critical for upkeep of physical health for people worldwide, ...
Mar 04, 2009 |
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Upping the ant-e: Clever chimps boost termite catch
Chimpanzees not only use a tool to snare termites but are able to modify it as well, a skill that requires conceptual and cultural skills, scientists said on Wednesday.
Mar 04, 2009 |
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What you see affects what you hear (Videos)
Understanding what a friend is saying in the hubbub of a noisy party can present a challenge - unless you can see the friend's face.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
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With genomes, bigger may really be better
Biologists analyzing DNA in search of the molecular underpinnings of life have consistently favored species with small genomes, which are cheaper to sequence and lack the repetitive "junk" that clutters bigger genomes. But ...
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