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Parasitic wasps' newly sequenced genomes reveal new avenues for pest control
Researchers from the University of Geneva and the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics led an analysis of the sequenced genomes of parasitic wasps. Generally…
Shipworm threatens archaeological treasures
The shipworm is capable of completely destroying large maritime archaeological finds in only 10 years, and while it has avoided the Baltic Sea in the past,…
One in four patients have lost bone around their implants
The study analysed X-rays of over 600 patients. The more implants a patient had in the jaw, the more common it was to find loss of supporting bone. Just over a…
All Smoothed Out
The precious metal gold is the material of choice for many technical applications because it does not corrode – and because it also has interesting electrical,…
Dog genome researchers track paw prints of selective breeding
From the Dachshund's stubby legs to the Shar-Pei's wrinkly skin, breeding for certain characteristics has left its mark on the dog genome. Researchers have…
Scientists move a step closer to understanding why leopards can't change their spots
The leopard cannot change its spots, nor can the tiger change its stripes, but a new research report published in the January 2009 issue of the journal…