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Songbirds might hold the key to managing our cholesterol levels
Read now →Songbirds have lost "bad" cholesterol and some of its associated proteins over time. This makes for plaque-free finch arteries and a hale and healthy heart
How a tiny pet store fish became the center of neuroscience research
Read now →The tropical zebrafish is used extensively in genetics, neuroscience, and development labs worldwide
Escaping through a predator's butt is a common strategy for prey
Read now →Some have evolved to just survive, but other species actively seek out being pooped out
New research uses CRISPR gene editing to grow new neurons in diseased brains
Read now →Scientists hope the CRISPR-based therapy could treat neurodegenerative disease
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On this World Bee Day, we ask: why are bees so fascinating?
Read now →Is it their honey or their hive, or is it because they can jive?
Rare orchid lures in beetle pollinators using deceitful sexual bait
Read now →Longhorn beetles deposit sperm in orchids they pollinate, but why?
Cold-sensing neurons help tell animals when to hibernate
Read now →This brings new insight into how mammals and birds survive frigid winters
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Yeah, one fish, two fish, but can fish actually count?
Read now →Studying zebrafish could help us unravel the neural circuitry underlying numerical skills
Special white blood cells heal our wounds with jolt of energy
Read now →These cells, called macrophages, can both cause and alleviate pain