News tagged with slime moulds
All of us -- from slime mould to MPs -- are born to cheat
(PhysOrg.com) -- Organisms are genetically programmed to cheat the system and have to be policed to stop them putting their needs ahead of society and thus threatening its survival, say scientists.
Jul 24, 2009 |
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Cells' life and death decisions: lessons from a social amoeba
Life is full of choices, not only for people but also for the cells that we’re made of. Scientists in Manchester are studying a simple life form to uncover the basis of cells’ choices, as Michael ...
Nov 22, 2011 |
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Birds could signal mass extinction
(PhysOrg.com) -- The first detailed measurements of current extinction rates for a specific region have shown that birds are the best group to use to track the losses. The study also reveals Britain may be ...
Oct 05, 2010 |
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Bacteria breakthrough is heaven scent
Bacteria are well-known to be the cause of some of the most repugnant smells on earth, but now scientists have revealed this lowest of life forms actually has a sense of smell of its own.
Aug 15, 2010 |
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Scientists design first robot using mould
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of the West of England are to design the first ever biological robot using mould.
Aug 30, 2009 |
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Some cheaters can keep it in their genes
A new study examining social behaviour suggests certain individuals are genetically programmed to cheat and often will do... providing they can get away with it.
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Mar 13, 2008 |
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Has science unearthed the Holy Grail of pain relief?
Scientists studying one of nature's simplest organisms have helped to unravel the structure of a key molecule that controls pain in humans.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jul 11, 2007 |
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Study to find out why you're a slime ball
A University of Manchester scientist has been awarded £150,000 to study slime! But this is no ordinary slime, says biologist Chris Thompson, who believes it could unravel mysteries of evolution that even Darwin couldn't sol ...
Jun 28, 2005 |
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