Life
- Life
Culture results when chimps get cracking
Adjacent groups in Africa follow different traditions when it comes to opening nuts.
By Susan Milius - Humans
Rural life may boost allergy resistance
Country kids had a greater diversity of bacteria associated with increased levels of the anti-inflammatory molecule IL-10.
By Devin Powell - Life
Controversial flu research published
One of two papers detailing airborne H5N1 experiments is released.
- Life
California mad cow case no reason for panic
An animal recently diagnosed with the disease had an unusual form unlikely to be passed to humans.
- Life
Tree cricket song has note of variability
Wings’ length, individual segments allow species to produce mating calls in range of frequencies.
- Life
Shot may top acupuncture for pain relief
Carefully placed enzyme injection has a long-lasting effect in mice.
- Life
Bony bacteria
A newly described species of blue-green algae builds hard structures inside its cells.
- Humans
DNA tracks ancient Mediterranean farmers to Scandinavia
Modern genetic profile emerged from mating with resident hunter-gatherers, a new study suggests.
By Bruce Bower - Life
Larvae sustain comb jelly population
Species thrives in Baltic Sea despite never reaching adulthood.
- Life
Albatross forage with fractal-like flight
New data offer support for a modified mathematical pattern in birds’ hunting behavior.
By Devin Powell - Life
Bacteria, insects join forces against pesticide
Microbes in gut, rather than genetic changes, allow insects to develop chemical resistance.
By Devin Powell -