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Ancient Fossil Fishes Had ‘Six Pack’ Abs, Study
A new study has uncovered 380 million-year-old armor-plated fishes that preserve the oldest muscles ever discovered in a vertebrate.
Researchers Find Gene Mutations That Cause Fatal Baby Disease
Researchers have discovered a gene linked to a muscle disease so severe that newborn babies rarely survive beyond a few days.
Kidney Health Begins In The Womb, Study
Conditions in the womb can affect kidney development and have serious health implications for the child decades later, says a new study.
Low-Sodium ‘Diet’ Key To Stars’ Stellar Old Age
Researchers have found that stars with a high sodium content die before reaching the final, spectacular stages of life.
Macrophages Could Be Key To Regeneration In Salamanders
Macrophages may be the key to the remarkable ability of salamanders to regrow limbs and regenerate spinal cords, brain tissue, and even parts of their hearts.
Printing Large, Plastic Solar Cells
Scientists have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in Australia using a new solar cell printer that has been installed at CSIRO.
Scientists Conclude That Size Does Matter
An Australian study has shed new light on the age-old debate on whether size matters for male sexual attractiveness.
Cough Syrup Ingredient To Be Tested In Down Syndrome Clinical Trial
Researchers say that a common ingredient in cough syrup could significantly improve the quality of life of people with Down syndrome.
New Malaria Compounds Target Parasite At Multiple Stages
Researchers have identified a new class of anti-malarial compounds that target multiple stages of the malaria parasite's life cycle.
