Resurrecting Genes
Genes from an extinct Australian marsupial have been revived in a living mouse.
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Amphibian Missing Link
The discovery of an ancient fossil dubbed the "Frogomander" is clearing up a mystery about the …
Gondwana Breakup
A new explanation for how the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana broke into the continents of the …
Magnetic Stripe
A listener asks why credit cards with magnetic stripes don't stick to the fridge.
Nitrogen Pollution
Human-produced nitrogen may pose as large an environmental risk as carbon emissions.
Negligent Mice
Mice that neglect their offspring have a neuro-chemical disruption in their brains.
Platypus Genome
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the duck-billed platypus, a gold mine for genetic research.
Geographic Gene Expression
Where people live strongly influences how their genes are expressed.
Expanding Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is one of the leading serious problems in the western …