Science Update

Worm Regeneration

September 24, 2003

Studying how flatworms use stem cells to regenerate lost body parts.

September 23, 2003

A scope with a special microscope attached can replace conventional biopsy.

September 22, 2003

Anthrax bacteria have a signaling system that, if blocked, inhibits growth.

September 18, 2003

Sand goby fathers show off for females by taking good care of their offspring.

September 17, 2003

The protein deposits called plaques in Alzheimer's disease trigger the formation of tangles.

September 16, 2003

Viruses called phages can make harmless bacteria infectious.

September 15, 2003

Discovery of the sex determining gene in honeybees

September 10, 2003

Viruses that attack bacteria are making a comeback as an alternative to antibiotics.

September 9, 2003

Vitamin supplements given to pregnant mice affect their offspring's risk for obesity, diabetes, and …

September 8, 2003

Offshore oil platforms serve as artificial reefs, protecting lots of marine life.