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A turn-off for cancer: Scientists discover an ancient 'switch' in plants that could halt cancer metastasis

Although plants and animals are very different organisms, they share a surprising number of biological mechanisms. A plant biologist at Tel Aviv University says that one of these mechanisms may be the answer ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jun 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

How moths key into the scent of a flower

Moths need just the essence of a flower's scent to identify it, according to new research from The University of Arizona in Tucson.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 05, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Fruit flies use alcohol as a drug to kill parasites

Fruit flies infected with a blood-borne parasite consume alcohol to self-medicate, a behavior that greatly increases their survival rate, an Emory University study finds.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 16, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 12 | with audio podcast

For stressed bees, the glass is half empty

When people are depressed or anxious, they are much more likely to see their glass as half empty than half full. In tough times, evidence of that same pessimistic outlook can be seen in dogs, rats, and birds. Now, researchers ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2