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Ants Could Be Influencing The Colors Of Their Aphid Allies
The differences in coloring within an aphid colony may depend upon aphids’ interactions with their ant allies rather than with their predators, according to researchers.
International Genomics Project Recognized At 2016 Eureka Awards
The FATHOM5 project, which involves the large scale genomic sequencing of human cells, was recently announced a winner at Australia's Eureka Awards.
Scientists Print Ultrathin Circuits Using Metal Nanoparticles
This printing technique can be used to form electronic circuits and thin-film transistors that are one millionth of a meter wide.
To Battle Bacterial Infections, Stop Their ‘Propellers’ From Forming
Artificially modifying the proteins responsible for the flagella 'tails' of bacteria, which helps them move around, could be a promising way to stave off infections without antibiotics.
To Make This Crystal Turn ‘Plastic’, Just Apply Heat
Researchers have developed a ferroelectric crystal that turns into a plastic, more pliable phase at higher temperatures.
Hey, Diddle Diddle, More Cows Born Around The Full Moon?
There might be some truth to the popular belief that more births happen during a full moon—at least with cows.
7 Must-Read Stories In August 2016
From homosexual termites to self-driving cabs, these are the stories that grabbed your attention in August.
Takeda To Develop Zika Vaccine With $19.8m BARDA Funding
The US$19.8 million initial funding will cover the development of a Zika vaccine through to a Phase I clinical trial.
Wnt Pathway Inhibitor Fights Colorectal Cancer Stem Cells
Researchers have developed a small molecule inhibitor that blocks a signaling pathway essential to cancer stem cell development.
