News tagged with egg activation

Uncovering the evolution of REM sleep: Ostriches sleep like platypuses

(PhysOrg.com) -- The brain activity of ostriches in REM sleep is unique, alternating between fast, small waves - characteristic of REM sleep in other birds, and large, slow waves typical of those occurring ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 25, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Cooling system may build eggs' natural defenses against salmonella

(PhysOrg.com) -- Once eggs are laid, their natural resistance to pathogens begins to wear down, but a Purdue University scientist believes he knows how to rearm those defenses.

Biology / Other

created Jun 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mutation causing one type of male infertility found

(PhysOrg.com) -- A genetic mutation that lies behind one type of male infertility has been discovered by researchers at Oxford University, Ghent University in Belgium, and the University of Massachusetts, ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jul 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1