Featured Research
Featured Research
Ancient Fossil Fishes Had ‘Six Pack’ Abs, Study
A new study has uncovered 380 million-year-old armor-plated fishes that preserve the oldest muscles ever discovered in a vertebrate.
Fluorescent Protein From Unagi Eel To Revolutionize Liver Clinical Test
Researchers found a fluorescent protein in Japanese freshwater eel that could to used in a clinical test for liver function.
MIT Researchers Study Pandemic Potential Of H5N1 & H7N9 Virus
MIT studies of the H5N1 and H7N9 influenza viruses reveal genetic mutations that could result in pandemic flu.
Researchers Identify Gene For Aggressive Liver Cancer
Researchers in Singapore have discovered a gene that can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer.
Bumblebees Tell Birds To Buzz Off
A new study describes how bumblebees “scare” birds away from their nests and claim them as their own.
Duck Genome May Reveal Clues For Combating Bird Flu
An international team of scientists has analyzed the duck genome for the first time, revealing genetic factors that protect ducks from the harmful effects of bird flu.
Australia’s Blue Lake Untouched By Climate Change For 7,000 Years
A lake on an island off the coast of Queensland has been relatively untouched by climate changes for the past 7,000 years.
Surgical Anesthesia Caused Neurotoxicity In Mice Brains
Surgical anesthesia may have lasting effects on adult brains, according to new research.
Researchers Find Gene Mutations That Cause Fatal Baby Disease
Researchers have discovered a gene linked to a muscle disease so severe that newborn babies rarely survive beyond a few days.
Metal-Free Graphene Catalyst Outperforms Platinum In Fuel Cell
Researchers have discovered an inexpensive and easily produced catalyst that performs better than platinum in oxygen-reduction reactions.



