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Scientists Identify ‘Glutton’ Neurons In Fly Brains
Taotie neurons, named after an insatiable Chinese orge, serve as the master center of feeding behavior in fruit fly brains.
Water Striders Know How To Maximize Their Jumps
Researchers have found that water striders can adjust their jump speed to just below a critical threshold where surface tension would break.
The Unexpected Slimming Effect Of Sweet Potato Waste
Proteins in wastewater from sweet potato processing have been found to reduce fat levels and weight in mice.
What You Need To Know About Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine
Derek Wallace, global dengue program medical director of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, on the company's plans for dengue and Zika vaccines.
How An Amino Acid Can Control A Plants’ Breath
Plant scientists have demonstrated how a type of amino acid helps to regulate the opening and closing of tiny plant pores called stomata.
East Asian Dust Storms Linked To Algal Blooms
Dust storms like the one that hit China in 2010 dump iron into the oceans, sparking massive algal blooms.
Vitamin B3 Could Help Prevent Deadly Preeclampsia
A study in mice suggests that vitamin B3 could help treat preeclampsia, a deadly condition which currently has no other treatment option than delivering the baby.
Could A Seawater Battery End Our Dependence On Lithium?
Researchers in South Korea have developed a way to speed up reactions in saltwater-powered batteries.
New Moms Moving Towards The Bottle
Instead of directly breastfeeding babies, new moms are increasingly using expressed breast milk.