Reviving Extinct Species
Using frozen DNA, researchers have created early-stage embryos of an extinct frog.
Science Update
Highly Observant Robots
New robots are learning how to handle objects by watching humans.
Remote Blood Testing
Researchers have developed an implantable blood testing sensor that can monitor blood glucose levels …
Down Syndrome Protein
Deficiency in a key protein may strongly contribute to cognitive impairments in Down Syndrome.
Mummy Heart Disease
Mummies from a variety of different cultures show signs of heart disease.
Fragile X Neurons
Fragile X Syndrome, a leading genetic cause of intellectual impairments, may actually result from …
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 …