Most species undergo metamorphosis, but scientists aren’t sure why the process evolved. One new theory: Metamorphosis gives animals greater access…
Why Would an Animal Trade One Body for Another?
Most species undergo metamorphosis, but scientists aren’t sure why the process evolved. One new theory: Metamorphosis gives animals greater access…
‘Technoference’: We’re more tired and less productive because of our phones
An Australian survey of 709 mobile phone users (aged 18 to 83) has found one in five women and one…
Engineering cellular function without living cells
Scientists have come up with a systematic method for studying and even predicting gene expression – without using cells. Using…
Tuck into colourful fruits and vegetables and see the light
A $5.7 billion global medical bill to restore sight for the estimated 45 million people with cataracts could be slashed…
New computational tool could change how we study pathogens
A sophisticated new analysis too incorporating advanced mathematical strategies could help revolutionize the way researchers investigate the spread and distribution…
Giving intravenous therapy to children at home is costly, lowers parents’ quality of life
When treating patients, doctors sometimes overlook how their decisions impact a world they never see: a patient’s home life. In…
Tissue engineering: Hydrogel for enhanced cell encapsulation and delivery
Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) hydrogel has great potential as a cell-encapsulation delivery carrier for sustained release of paracrine factors and for…
Detrimental effect of overlooking female athletes’ nutritional needs
As poor nutrition can negatively affect everything from bone to reproductive health, more attention needs to be paid to the…
Aspirin to fight an expensive global killer infection
Tuberculosis is far from eradicated around the world and still infects more than 1,400 people per year in Australia. Antibiotic…