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News | Archive (August 2008)
Lizards in Jamaica begin the day with displays of strength
— 31 Aug 2008 | BiologyMale anole lizards in Jamaica begin and end the day with displays of reptilian strength - push-ups, head bobs and extensions of a colourful neck flap, or dewlap - to defend their territory, according to a new study. 'Anoles are highly visual species, so in that sense it is not surprising that they would use visual displays to mark territory,' said Terry J. Ord, a postdoctoral researcher at UC Davis and at Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology…
Scientists discover why flies are so hard to swat
— 30 Aug 2008 | BiologyOver the past two decades, Michael Dickinson has been interviewed by reporters hundreds of times about his research on the biomechanics of insect flight. One question from the press has always dogged him: Why are flies so hard to swat?…
Black raspberries slow cancer by altering hundreds of genes
— 30 Aug 2008 | HealthNew research strongly suggests that a mix of preventative agents, such as those found in concentrated black raspberries, may more effectively inhibit cancer development than single agents aimed at shutting down a particular gene…
Ultrasonic vocalisation patterns in mice may be useful for modelling autism
— 30 Aug 2008 | HealthScientists have found novel patterns of ultrasonic vocalisations in a genetic mouse model of autism, adding a unique element to the available mouse behaviours that capture components of the human disease, and representing a new step towards identifying causes and better treatments…
Young men with type 2 diabetes suffer low testosterone levels
— 30 Aug 2008 | HealthYoung men with type 2 diabetes have significantly low levels of testosterone, endocrinologists at the University at Buffalo have found - a condition that could have a critical effect on their quality of life and on their ability to father children…
Study of islands reveals surprising extinction results
— 30 Aug 2008 | BiologyIt's no secret that humans are having a huge impact on the life cycles of plants and animals. UC Santa Barbara's Steven D. Gaines and fellow researcher Dov Sax decided to test that theory by studying the world's far-flung islands…
Crystals improve understanding of volcanic eruption triggers
— 30 Aug 2008 | Geology and palaeontologyScientists have exploited crystals from lavas to unravel the records of volcanic eruptions. The team, from Durham University and the University of Leeds, studied crystal formation from a volcano, in Santorini, in Greece, to calculate the timescale between the trigger of volcanic activity and the volcano's eruption…
History of nonmelanoma skin cancer associated with risk for subsequent malignancies
— 30 Aug 2008 | HealthIndividuals with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) are at increased risk for other cancers, according to a study published in the 26 August online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute…
Low levels of brain chemical may lead to obesity
— 30 Aug 2008 | HealthA brain chemical that plays a role in long term memory also appears to be involved in regulating how much people eat and their likelihood of becoming obese, according to a National Institutes of Health study of a rare genetic condition…
Biophysical method may help to recover hearing
— 30 Aug 2008 | HealthScientists based in Switzerland and South Africa have created a biophysical methodology that may help to overcome hearing deficits, and potentially remedy even substantial hearing loss. The authors propose a method of retuning functioning regions of the ear to recognise frequencies originally associated with damaged areas…
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