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Posted on September 2, 2016

The Secret to a Breakthrough in Fighting Norovirus? Human Bile

The Secret to a Breakthrough in Fighting Norovirus? Human Bile
By adding digestive juices, scientists have finally figured out how to grow norovirus in a petri dish—opening up a path for important health research. The post The Secret to a Breakthrough in Fighting Norovirus? Human Bile appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 30, 2016

Inside the Robot-Run Genetics Lab of Tomorrow (Just Watch Your Step)

Inside the Robot-Run Genetics Lab of Tomorrow (Just Watch Your Step)
Counsyl is one of the first fully-automated genetic testing labs in the country. The post Inside the Robot-Run Genetics Lab of Tomorrow (Just Watch Your Step) appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 30, 2016

Endangered dolphin with broken blowhole learns to mouth-breathe

What to do when your blowhole is blocked? A dolphin has learned to breathe through its mouth instead, even though it’s not usually an option for them
Posted on August 29, 2016

What Gives With Insects Pretending to Be Sticks and Leaves?

What Gives With Insects Pretending to Be Sticks and Leaves?
A surprising number of insects look so much like leaves and sticks that it doesn't seem possible. The post What Gives With Insects Pretending to Be Sticks and Leaves? appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 27, 2016

The Mystery of How Cancer Cells Barrel Through Your Body

The Mystery of How Cancer Cells Barrel Through Your Body
The subtle mechanics of densely packed cells may help explain why some cancerous tumors stay put while others break off and spread through the body. The post The Mystery of How Cancer Cells Barrel Through Your Body appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 26, 2016

Monster slugs are devouring defenceless baby birds in nests

Nestlings are sitting ducks for giant slugs – some of them invasive ­– that have been recorded feeding on the chicks of several birds species
Posted on August 25, 2016

All Aboard the Most Tricked-Out Science Ship in America

All Aboard the Most Tricked-Out Science Ship in America
Climb aboard for a tour of the Sally Ride, the ship that'll lead America into a new era of ocean science. The post All Aboard the Most Tricked-Out Science Ship in America appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 22, 2016

No, the Seafloor Didn’t Grow Hair. Those Are Eels

No, the Seafloor Didn’t Grow Hair. Those Are Eels
Some things just aren't supposed to have hair. Patrick Stewart, for instance, or hairless chihuahuas. And definitely not the ocean floor. The post No, the Seafloor Didn't Grow Hair. Those Are Eels appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 17, 2016

If You Want a Superstar Horse, Start by Hacking Its DNA

If You Want a Superstar Horse, Start by Hacking Its DNA
Today, breeders and owners can look to genetics to produce the exact horses they want. And sometimes the difference comes down to a single gene or mutation. The post If You Want a Superstar Horse, Start by Hacking Its DNA appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 15, 2016

Without oxygen from ancient moss you wouldn’t be alive today

The earliest terrestrial plants, such as moss, made a surprising contribution to the levels of oxygen in the atmosphere some 400 million years ago

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