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
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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
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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
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
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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
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Nestlings are sitting ducks for giant slugs – some of them invasive – that have been recorded feeding on the chicks of several birds species
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
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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
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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
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The earliest terrestrial plants, such as moss, made a surprising contribution to the levels of oxygen in the atmosphere some 400 million years ago