Addiction & Parkinson’s
Parkinson's disease and addiction overlap in surprising ways.
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Fingerprint Purpose
New research suggests our fingerprints help us feel finely detailed surfaces.
Upside-Down Airplanes
The shape of the wing is what allows a plane to fly upside down.
Enamel Gene
Scientists have identified a gene that controls the production of tooth enamel.
Grandparent Advantage
Grandparents may have helped the human population expand.
Imposter Caterpillars
A species of caterpillar tricks ants into treating it better than its own young.
Giant Snake
A super-sized snake in prehistoric Colombia tells scientists about the future of global warming.
Fat Feedback
Fat cells communicate with the brain to regulate how much we burn.
Aging Proteins
Research in rodents suggests that some animals' proteins are more resistant to age-related stress.
Evolution of Conscience
Hunting and gathering in pre-historic times may have led to the evolution of the conscience.
Mosquito Duets
Mosquitoes tune their voices to one another during courtship.