Glue secreted by these bivalves could prove effective in treatments for numerous cardiovascular diseases
Strange animals have long piqued the interest of scientists. About 2,000 years ago, Aristotle and Pliny the Elder wondered at the unusual sex characteristics of the spotted hyena. Th ey noted the seemingly hermaphrodite genitalia of the females in addition to their larger size and general dominance over males. Th e reasons behind this “masculinization”...
Electronics that dissolve in the body could one day prevent infection, enhance healing, and deliver medication
Research into personalized medicine has taken a new turn with the development of a type of mouse model known informally as an “avatar.” Like avatars in movies and online games, mouse avatars act as stand-ins for real people, enabling scientists to study exactly how and why the cells and tissues of individual patients react to...
