Researchers from Umeå University in Sweden have discovered that the single-celled parasite causing African sleeping sickness has a defence mechanism against potential pharmaceuticals under development against the disease. ...
Biochemistry
Apr 18, 2016
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Alexa, what can you tell me about my health?
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 17, 2016
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Sometimes, a nematode worm just needs to take a nap. In fact, its life may depend on it. New research has identified a protein that promotes a sleep-like state in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Without the snooze-inducing ...
Biotechnology
Mar 7, 2016
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Evolutionary theory predicts that pairs of chromosomes within asexual organisms will evolve independently of each other and become increasingly different over time in a phenomenon called the 'Meselson effect'.
Evolution
Jan 26, 2016
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While scientists have known for years that African trypanosomes cause sleeping sickness, they've been left scratching their heads as to how these tiny single-celled organisms communicate. A University of Georgia study, published ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 15, 2016
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Wearables. Perhaps you've heard of the term. It refers to personal technology gadgets designed to be worn on your body.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 23, 2015
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Insomniacs take heart: Humans get by on significantly less sleep than our closest animal relatives. The secret, according to a new study, is that our sleep is more efficient.
Evolution
Dec 14, 2015
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Lack of adequate sleep can do more than just make you tired. It can short-circuit your system and interfere with a fundamental cellular process that drives physical growth, physiological adaptation and even brain activity, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 30, 2015
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It is estimated that more than 1.5 billion people across the world are exposed to changes brought about by Daylight Savings Time (DST).
Other
Oct 26, 2015
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Scientists from La Trobe University have found evidence to support a great Australian legend: crocodiles do indeed sleep with one eye open.
Plants & Animals
Oct 22, 2015
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