Scientists are building a catalogue of every type of cell in our bodies
An adult human body consists of some 37 trillion cells. Not so long ago, these were thought to come in 220 different types.
Largest study of its kind proves 'bird brain' is a misnomer
It's difficult to know what birds "think" when they fly, but scientists in Australia and Canada are getting some remarkable ...
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UChicago scientists reveal nervous system secrets that give octopus arms their incredible dexterity
The suckers are also packed with sensory receptors that allow the octopus to taste and smell things that they touch—like combining a hand with a tongue and a nose. The researchers believe the ...
Octopus Arms Think for Themselves – Scientists Reveal How They Work
The large nerve cord that runs along each octopus arm is divided into segments, allowing for precise movement control and ...
Allegations of manipulated evidence fuel day care worker's clemency push
Melissa Calusinski was convicted and sentenced to 31 years in prison for the death of a 16-month-old in her care, but her ...
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A discovery surprises scientists – octopus tentacles act like they have their own “brain”
Octopus arms are the ultimate multitaskers, bending, twisting, and curling with an impressive range of motion that would make a yoga instructor envious.
Engineers develop microfluidic protocol to extract and purify DNA
Call it the science of small, but a trio of University of Florida chemical engineers have developed a lab-on-a-chip process ...
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Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There’s a new option for tough cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity’s dangerously high blood pressure — until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys. If that sounds weird ...