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Discovering more than 250 rare and precious plants
Experts of the Royal Kew Biological Garden, London, England, have discovered more than 250 new species in just one year.
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Shrimp shells are not garbage
Shrimp shells can contribute significantly to the production of environmentally friendly biofuels.
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Biological plastic - technology of the future
With rising oil prices and the threat of climate change today, bioplastic products will be one of the traditional plastic alternatives in the near future.
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Discovered 231 new genes related to head and neck cancer
The researchers said they identified 231 new genes related to head and neck cancers.
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2009 bumper plant discoveries
Giant plants of tropical forests, tiny mushrooms, and wild coffee are among 300 species first described by botanists in England in 2009.
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Antiseptic - double-edged sword
Using an antiseptic can cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics as well as the same antiseptic.
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New discovery prevented Tasmanian Devil from extinction
Scientists have found Schwann cells to be the cause of tumors on the face of the Tasmanian Devil (Tasmanian devil 'demon').
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Grasshoppers move according to their senses or vision
A recent study by scientists from Cambridge University (UK) found that grasshoppers correctly positioned each step based on sight, not feeling.
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Detection of protein strains can prevent cancer
Scientists have likened these proteins to leeches, able to attach themselves to other proteins.
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Some viruses end up attacking each other
Some types of viruses can bind together, forming complex structures similar to bacterial organisms.
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Mosquitoes differentiate their species with a cry
The latest research by British scientists shows that African Gambian mosquitoes can identify and distinguish species from different regions through cries.
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Mosquitoes 'sing' to find a mate
Scientists have discovered that mosquitoes cause a series of malaria deaths to find partners by flapping their wings, creating sound harmony with the subject.
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New method to reduce the risk of HIV infection in semen
Scientists at the Gladstone, San-Fransico Institute of Virus and Immunology Institute, published a new study on surfen substances that is capable of reducing HIV transmi…
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Angels in myths never fly?
Biologists affirmed that winged angels in myths, could not fly in the air.
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India developed a new method of creating organs
India has developed a new method to create replacement organs for lost human organs or impaired functioning.