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Mitochondrial Genetics Behind Sherpa Mountain Fitness
Scientists have analyzed the mitochondria genomes of Sherpa individuals to examine the genetic basis of their extraordinary mountain fitness.
Obese Stomachs Tell Us Diets Are Doomed To Fail
The way the stomach detects and tells our brains how full we are becomes damaged in obese people, says a new study.
If Birds Had Facebook, What Would Their Social Networks Look Like?
Researchers have analyzed the social networks that link individual birds to each other - a kind of 'Facebook for birds'.
Quality Not Quantity: Measuring The Impact Of Published Research
Professor Warwick Anderson, CEO of Australia's NHMRC, discusses how the real impact of published research should be measured.
Map Of Galactic Clouds Where Stars Are Born
Astronomers have begun to map the location of the most massive objects in our galaxy – the giant gas clouds where new stars are born.
Molecular Structure Reveals How HIV Infects Cells
Scientists have determined the high-resolution atomic structure of a receptor that most strains of HIV use to get into human immune cells.
ANALYSIS: Reproductive Healthcare Lags In Laos
More needs to be done to reduce preventable deaths among mothers and newborns in Laos, say experts.
Orangutans Broadcast Their Travel Plans One Day In Advance
Wild male orangutans plan their travel direction one day in advance and communicate these plans to other orangutans, according to a study.
Spider Venom May Help Insecticides Become Environmentally Friendly
A natural component of Australian tarantula venom is more potent against certain insect pests than existing chemical insecticides.
