Fasting and Cleaning
There are many ongoing studies into fasting, a practice prescribed across many religions. Increasingly, there is evidence to…
Mice
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Blind mice have vision restored
Blind mice have vision restored Zhu et al. Immunosuppression via loss of IL2rγ enhances long-term functional integration of…
Science Square (Issue 105)
Natural Antifreeze from Ticks Frostbite Protection in Mice Suggests an Antifreeze Glycoprotein Heisig M. et al. PLOS ONE,…
Science Square (Issue 100)
Supernova explosions generated in the lab Meinecke et al. Turbulent amplification of magnetic fields in laboratory laser-produced shock…
Hot, But Can’t Do Without: The wisdom behind the hotness of peppers
Like all omnivorous foods, peppers – both hot and sweet – have been created in unique, wise ways…
Yonder Mystery of Bones and Reproduction
For many years, scientists thought that women were born with a limited number of oocytes (eggs) in the…
Science Square (Issue 89)
1- Frosty freezers no more Original article: Kim P. et al, ACS Nano (2012, online ahead of print)…
Science Square (Issue 87)
1- Early exposure to microbes shows benefit that is life long Original article: Olzsak T. et al, Science…
Fixing obesity in the brain
1- Fixing obesity in the brain Original article: Czupryn, A. et al., Science 334, 1133 (2011). Neurons are…