Simple method of dealing with harmful radioactive iodine discovered
A novel way to immobilise radioactive forms of iodine using a microwave, has been discovered by an expert at the University of Sheffield.
Materials Science
May 24, 2011
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Page 16 - News tagged with gland
Researcher shows how cone snails developed poison gland from spare gut parts
(PhysOrg.com) -- Canadian Louise Page, associate professor at the University of Victoria, BC, has solved a mystery that has perplexed zoologists since early 19th century naturalists first wondered if venomous cone snails ...
Wallowing in mud is more than just temperature control
(PhysOrg.com) -- While it is well accepted knowledge that pigs wallow in mud in order to regulate body temperature and keep cool, a new study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science shows that the wallowing behavior ...
Organizing the slime mold
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cells at the tip of the slime mold's fruiting body organize into an epithelial layer and secrete proteins as do some animals cells.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2011
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Small details between 'in vivo' and 'in vitro' studies make for big differences
Small details between "in vivo" and "in vitro" studies make for big differences in understanding diabetes and other secretory dysfunctions
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 13, 2010
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Scientists clock onto how sunlight puts a spring in our step
Scientists have discovered two "body clock" genes that reveal how seasonal changes in hormones are controlled and could ultimately help find treatments for seasonal affective disorder.
Biotechnology
Apr 29, 2010
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Killer catfish? Venomous species surprisingly common, study finds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Name all the venomous animals you can think of and you probably come up with snakes, spiders, bees, wasps and perhaps poisonous frogs. But catfish?
Plants & Animals
Dec 10, 2009
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Scientists discover aggression-promoting pheromone in flies (w/ Video)
Have you ever found yourself struggling to get your order taken at a crowded bar or lunch counter, only to walk away in disgust as more aggressive customers elbow their way to the front? It turns out that flies do much the ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 6, 2009
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Poisonous Poisson
In contrast to the exhaustive research into venom produced by snakes and spiders, venomous fish have been neglected and remain something of a mystery. Now, a study of 158 catfish species, published in the open access journal ...
Evolution
Dec 4, 2009
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Watching Lyme disease-causing microbes move in ticks
Lyme disease is caused by the microbe Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans from feeding ticks.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 16, 2009
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