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Cell race
Biology

Cell race

The Curie Cancer Research Institute (France) has just concluded the world's first cell race register.

December 17, 2018
Plants produce thanks to 'perfume'
Biology

Plants produce thanks to 'perfume'

A parasitic plant uses aromatic chemicals to attract the attention of small mammals, so that their flowers are pollinated.

December 17, 2018
Perfect vision but blind
Biology

Perfect vision but blind

Mammals have two types of light-sensitive organs in the retina. They are cone and rod cells, all needed to receive the image of the surrounding environment. However, res…

December 17, 2018
Why can antler regeneration?
Biology

Why can antler regeneration?

The main deer is the only species among mammals capable of fully regenerating a body part - such as their antlers. Professor Joanna Price of the Royal College of Veterin…

December 16, 2018
A new gene shows human evolution
Biology

A new gene shows human evolution

Duke University (USA) scientists say they have detected a regulatory gene in the human brain, which shows evidence of human evolution from low-level mammals to humans. g…

December 16, 2018
Human evolution
Biology

Human evolution

There has been strong evidence of human evolution from low-level mammals to modern humans. The human brain contains evidence of its own evolution. This research has been…

December 16, 2018