Monkeys Can Make Stone Tools, but They Don’t Use Them
The capuchin monkeys of Serra da Capivara National Park in Brazil are well known for using rocks. They use them as hammers to crack open nuts. They use them for…
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Scripps Florida Scientists Uncover New Facets of Zika-Related Birth Defects to Help Develop Treatment
In a study that could one day help eliminate the tragic birth defects caused by Zika virus, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have elucidated…
Adapting to the Heat
In classic experiments on frogs, scientists found that the amphibians’ urge to escape from dangerously hot water decreased significantly when the water temperature rose very gradually. In fact, sensitivity of…
Altering the ‘Flavor’ of Humans Could Help Fight Malaria
A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests that a specialized area of the mosquito brain mixes tastes with smells to create unique and preferred flavors. The findings advance the…
Yes, Computing Genetic Ancestors is Super Accurate
Remnants of extinct monkeys are hiding inside you, along with those of lizards, jellyfish and other animals. Your DNA is built upon gene fragments from primal ancestors. Now researchers at…
Zika Reference Strain Sequenced, Will Aid in Diagnosis, Screening
An international team of researchers has sequenced a strain of the Zika virus that will be used as a World Health Organization (WHO) reference strain to identify Zika virus infection…