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Two genes do not make a voter: new research

Voting behavior cannot be predicted by one or two genes as previous researchers have claimed, according to Evan Charney, a Duke University professor of public policy and political science.

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fungus causes white-nose syndrome in bats, researchers confirm

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have proven that the fungus Geomyces destructans causes white-nose syndrome, a fast-spreading and highly lethal disease of bats.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Catching a breath - wirelessly: Noninvasive method to watch for SIDS, help surgery patients

University of Utah engineers who built wireless networks that see through walls now are aiming the technology at a new goal: noninvasively measuring the breathing of surgery patients, adults with sleep apnea ...

Technology / Engineering

created Sep 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study: Fungus behind bat die-off came from Europe

The mysterious deaths of millions of bats in the United States and Canada over the past several years were caused by a fungus that hitchhiked from Europe, scientists reported Monday.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Connecting cilia: Cellular antennae help cells stick together

Primary cilia are hair-like structures which protrude from almost all mammalian cells. They are thought to be sensory and involved in sampling the cell's environment. New research, published in BioMed Central's open access ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0