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For Macaques, The Popular Girls Have Less Cooties
Female macaques who are more central to their social networks were found to have less lice as they are groomed more often.
Researchers Make Natural Sugar Substitute Even Sweeter
Thaumatin, a plant-derived sweetener, can be made 1.7 times sweeter than before by switching up its amino acids.
Breaking Bad, Bacteria-Style
Move over, yeast. These genetically modified Escherichia coli bacteria can produce 300 times more thebaine—a morphine precursor—from the same amount of sugar.
Honing The (Cancer) Killer Instinct Of iNKT Cells
Reprogramming invariant natural killer T cells in the lab increases their potency and helps them seek out and kill cancer cells.
Gene Modification Linked To DNA Repair
The 5hmC epigenetic modification could be used as a marker of DNA damage in detecting cancers, researchers say.
Measuring Heartbeats With Radar
Placing sensors on your body to measure your heartbeat can be inconvenient, so researchers have created a radar-based system that can do it remotely.
Tumor Suppressor Protein May Play Key Role In Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
A tumor suppressor protein called von Hippel Lindau may play a key role in the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
‘Observing’ Black Holes From The Comforts Of Home
Astronomers have found that black holes emit visible light during 'outbursts' of energy, allowing anyone with a home-use telescope to observe them.
Mazes & Brains: When Preconception Trumps Logic
Using fMRI scans, researchers have identified the pattern of brain activity associated with getting directions wrong.
