Life
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Life
Leprosy bacterium changed little in last millennium
Genome alterations probably not responsible for decline in disease prevalence.
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Life
Primitive fish could nod but not shake its head
Ancient fossils reveal surprises about early vertebrate necks, abdominal muscles.
By Erin Wayman -
Animals
In the Eye of the Tiger
Global spread of Asian tiger mosquito could fuel outbreaks of tropical disease in temperate regions.
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Life
In the real world, cheetahs rarely go all out
Famous for speed, the big cats actually rely on acceleration and maneuverability to capture prey.
By Susan Milius -
Life
Nail-generating tissue also regrows fingertips
Stem cells spur return of amputated digits in mice
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Animals
Now-extinct wolf may be ancestor of modern-day dogs
No strong signs of canine ancestry among living grey wolves.
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Life
As Brood II emerges, questions remain about cicada cycles
The how and why of years lived underground are among the unsolved mysteries about the loud, obvious insects.
By Susan Milius -
Neuroscience
Research prods brain wiring underlying compulsive behavior
Complementary studies, focusing on repetitive grooming in mice, offer potential for new treatment strategies in humans.
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Animals
Lyrebirds dance to their own music
In mating display, male birds match moves to songs.
By Susan Milius -
Paleontology
Fossil sheds light on early primates
Partial skeleton near root of monkey, ape and human line.
By Bruce Bower -
Animals
Dead, live guppies vie for paternity
Females can use sperm months after mates go belly up.
By Susan Milius