Reviving Extinct Species
Using frozen DNA, researchers have created early-stage embryos of an extinct frog.
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Remote Blood Testing
Researchers have developed an implantable blood testing sensor that can monitor blood glucose levels …
Mummy Heart Disease
Mummies from a variety of different cultures show signs of heart disease.
Humidity vs. The Flu
Low humidity may increase the transmissibility of the influenza virus indoors.
Sleep & Gene Expression
Just one week of sleep deprivation alters the expression of at least 711 different genes.
Electric Flowers
Low-voltage electricity may help guide bees to the right flowers.
Mental Housekeeping
Cells that eat up defective brain cells may also target healthy cells during development.
Anti-Fog Coating
A new anti-fog coating for windshields and eyeglasses also staves off frost.
Arctic Camels
Camels seem perfectly suited to life in the desert, but they may have evolved those traits in the …
Alcoholic Insects
Fruit flies sometimes marinate their young in alcohol to protect them from parasitic wasps.