Leopard geckos can make new brain cells
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Guelph discover the type of stem cell allowing geckos to create new brain cells.
The finding...
Nicotine can suppress body weight gain: new evidence from rat research
It is known that smoking is easy to start but hard to quit. One reason is that some smokers believe nicotine can suppress body...
Scientists newly discover how we have five fingers
The fin-to-limb transition represents one of the major innovations in evolution. It is associated with the change from aquatic to terrestrial life.
The transition also...
Creating a baby with three genetic parents: is it ethical?
Recently scientists reported that the first baby has been born from a controversial technique, which combines genes from three parents: the dad, the mom,...
Endurance training can change the expressions of genes, says study
Endurance training, such as 800 meters running, 400 meters swimming, and road cycling, is quite beneficial to health and wellbeing.
It can increase energy for...
Great white sharks and tuna share common genes to become fast swimmers and predators
White sharks and tuna seem to be two very different types of fish.
White sharks, or mackerel sharks, are large, fast-swimming sharks found in oceans...
Scientists discover a Jurassic pterosaur in South America
Scientists from Argentina, the UK, and Germany recently find a new species of pterosaurs from the Patagonia region of South America.
Pterosaurs are flying reptiles...
Smoking has long-term impacts on DNA, says study
It is known that smoking harms the body in various ways. It can cause lung disease by damaging the airways and the small air...
Virus-infected plants can attract more bees and have better reproduction
Virus infection usually makes a plant sick and inhibits its growth. Nevertheless, virus infection may also offer a surprising boost for reproduction.
Scientists newly find...
Scientists discover a new type of eye movement in human
It is known that saccades and blinks are two main eye movements in human. Saccade is a rapid movement of both eyes between fixation...