Macrophages let salamanders replace limbs
MONASH U. (AUS) — Salamanders can regrow limbs thanks to their immune systems, which could also play a role in the regeneration of their spinal cords, brain tissue, and even parts of their hearts. Continue…
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Science & Technology - May 14, 2013 10:48 - 0 Comments
‘Simple path’ from fish hips to 4-legged walk
MONASH U. (AUS) — The evolution of the complex, weight-bearing hips of walking animals from the basic hips of fish was a much simpler process than previously thought, report researchers. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 9, 2013 11:56 - 4 Comments
Science suggests that size does matter
MONASH U. (AUS) — Asked to rate 3D, computer-generated male bodies, women in a new study preferred taller figures, as well as those with larger penises. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 11, 2013 16:16 - 0 Comments
Gene allows plants to flip-flop reproduction
MONASH U. (AUS) — Scientists have discovered a gene that regulates the transition between stages in land plants’ life cycles. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 5, 2013 17:54 - 1 Comment
To attract pollinating birds, flowers go red
MONASH U. (AUS) — Flowers that once relied on insects for pollination have since changed their colors to be attractive to birds, biologists have discovered. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Feb 12, 2013 13:19 - 0 Comments
Light makes new carbon storage give up CO2
MONASH U. (AUS) — A new, energy-efficient material that stores large amounts of carbon dioxide, then releases it, could drastically reduce emissions from coal power stations. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 31, 2013 13:14 - 0 Comments
Eye lens cells created in a petri dish
MONASH (AUS) — Scientists are closer to growing parts of the human eye in the lab. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 23, 2013 12:30 - 0 Comments
Nanosponge absorbs toxins in water
MONASH U. (AUS) — Researchers have shown the potential of a new kind of nanomaterial to filter out environmental poisons from water. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 21, 2013 11:39 - 2 Comments
Weight stays off long after lap band surgery
MONASH U. (AUS) — Gastric banding is safe and effective for managing obesity long-term, according to a study of patients 10 to 15 years after their surgeries. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 17, 2013 17:26 - 1 Comment
Crocs with short snouts chomp larger prey
MONASH U. (AUS) — The shape of a crocodile’s jaws could determine its ability to feast on different size prey, from large mammals to small fish. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 15, 2013 11:11 - 0 Comments
Without siblings, China’s kids may fear risk
MONASH U. / U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — People who grew up under China’s One Child Policy are less trusting and more risk-averse than those who were born before the law, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 17, 2012 15:08 - 1 Comment
White blood cells visit healthy kidneys, too
MONASH U. (AUS) — Better understanding of the role of white blood cells in kidney inflammation could lead to improved treatment for 20 percent of patients with renal failure. (more…)
Top Stories - Dec 6, 2012 17:40 - 1 Comment
Cork inspires first 3D graphene blocks
MONASH (AUS) — A new way to shape graphene, which normally exists in very thin layers, into useful 3D forms mirrors the structure of cork. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 29, 2012 13:41 - 0 Comments
Diabetes drug may fend off depression
MONASH (AUS) — Taking a common medication that helps control blood sugar levels also seems to lower the risk of developing depression for people with diabetes. (more…)
Top Stories - Oct 30, 2012 10:01 - 0 Comments
Seals suck up tiny krill with ‘sieve’ teeth
MONASH (AUS) — A set of advanced teeth allow Antarctic leopard seals to feast on prey of all sizes—from penguins to tiny krill—biologists report. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 16, 2012 5:11 - 3 Comments
Close-up view as gluten triggers celiac disease
MONASH U. (AUS) — A new study that visualizes an interaction between gluten and T-cells helps clarify what sets off celiac disease, which affects approximately one in 133 people. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 12, 2012 15:53 - 1 Comment
With obesity, a hefty price tag for a long life
MONASH (AUS) — Increased spending on medical care may partly explain why obesity appears to have little adverse effect on life expectancy, a study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 8, 2012 10:28 - 0 Comments
Protein defect trims sperms’ tails
MONASH U. (AUS) — A dysfunctional protein can result in sperm with shorter tails and limited swimming ability, researchers say. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 8, 2012 10:19 - 0 Comments
Bariatric surgery no cure for sleep apnea
MONASH U. (AUS) — Bariatric surgery may improve chances of losing weight, but appears to have limited success treating obstructive sleep apnea. (more…)
