IN THE LAB
The Identity Crisis Of Sex-Reversed Bearded Dragons
Sex reversal changes a male dragon into a female in terms of reproductive biology—but he/she retains many male-like personality characteristics.
Smell Is A Democracy, Not A Dictatorship
Odors activate neuronal structures called glomeruli in the brain; the fruit fly's smell preference depends on most, if not all, of them.
Tarantula Venom Provides Clue To Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pain
Spider venom can help researchers identify new pain pathways and develop treatments for irritable bowel syndrome.
What Sustains The Earth’s Magnetic Field?
Researchers have shed light on how heat is conducted by the inner and outer cores of the Earth to create its protective magnetic field.
A Bearded Dragon Displays Its True Colors On Its Neck Or Back
Bearded dragons are able to partition color change to specific body parts, depending on whether they are responding to temperature or communicating with other lizards.
Fast Or Slow, It Was Already Decided Before ‘Go’
Research suggests that runners’ neural activity just before the start of a race can predict miniscule variations in reaction times.
Need A New Kidney? Let’s Regenerate One!
Under the correct conditions, kidney progenitor cells can be induced to produce more glomeruli and tubules, the building blocks of the kidney.
A Supernova Origin That’s Simply Extraordinary
Decades of debate and researchers still don’t agree on the origin of extraordinary supernovae. Now, we may have evidence for one popular theory.
Fisheries Urged To Prioritize Nutrition Goals
The development of fisheries that are nutrition-sensitive would not only improve production and trade values, but also nutritional outcomes, says a study.
