IN THE LAB
Crocodile Sperm Swim Like Human Ones
Studying crocodiles could help us understand male infertility in humans, since their sperm also continue to mature as they ‘swims’ towards the egg.
What’s That Smell? Musk Receptor Identified
A single olfactory receptor protein, OR5AN1, affects the perception of musk odor in both mice and humans.
Primate Fossils In China Tell Story Of Ancient Climate Change
The bone fragments of six ancient primate species reveal that anthropoid primates sought warmer Asian climates for survival.
Female Hormone Drug Could Help Treat Asthma
Relaxin, a hormone produced during childbirth, is anti-fibrotic—a characteristic that could help treat lungs damaged by asthma.
Save The Javan Leopards, Say Indonesian Researchers
Based on their evolutionary history, Javan leopards are distinct from Asian leopards and are vulnerable to extinction.
Macrophages, The Little Helpers That Heal Broken Blood Vessels (VIDEO)
Macrophages can grab the broken ends of a ruptured blood vessel in the brain and ‘stick’ them back together, helping them heal faster.
Thin Films Become Superconductive At Higher Temperatures
This thin, iron-based film conducts electricity at 35°C above absolute zero without the need for doping.
‘Starving’ Cancer Cells Helps Stop Tumor Growth
By blocking the gateways through which cancer cells obtain glutamine, researchers were able to reduce cancer cell growth by almost 96 percent.
Reposting Is Bad For Your Memory
When deciding whether to share an article or retweet, the decision itself consumes cognitive resources and leads to cognitive overload.
