In mice, a particular type of neuron responds specifically to gentle touch. Stroking skin produces a pleasurable sensation in many mammals, including humans, but until now, it was unclear which neurons detected that stimulus By Thea Cunningham and Nature...
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http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2013/01/24/dung-beetles-follow-the-stars/ By Katherine Harmon | January 24, 2013 | 3 Dung beetle on dung ball under the Milky Way; image courtesy of Emily Baird The humble dung beetle makes its living rolling...
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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn23061-faecal-bacteria-cocktail-treats-superbug-infection.html Some bugs are good for us (Image: Eye of Science/Science Photo Library) Feeding faeces to people with chronic infection can cure them, but who wants to...
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http://www.pourlascience.fr/ewb_pages/a/actualite-l-addiction-a-internet-frappe-les-jeunes-30765.php Chez certaines personnes, l'usage excessif d'internet modifie le fonctionnement du cerveau. Sébastien Bohler L’addiction à Internet concerne 17 pour cent...
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http://www.larecherche.fr/content/actualite-sante/article?id=32457 Les cellules du pancréas qui produisent l’insuline peuvent être endommagées si l’on traite un cancer par radiothérapie, selon une étude sur 2500 personnes. Plus tard, cela facilite le...
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http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2012/10/03/super-toxic-snake-venom-could-yield-new-painkillers/ By Katherine Harmon | October 3, 2012 | 6 14 in Share Image of black mamba snake courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Bill Love/Blue Chameleon Ventures...
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http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428683.300-plants-may-be-able-to-hear-others.html Plants may be able to 'hear' others 08 June 2012 by Michael Marshall Magazine issue 2868. Subscribe and save THEY can "smell" chemicals and respond to light, but...
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=do-plants-think-daniel-chamovitz Scientist Daniel Chamovitz unveils the surprising world of plants that see, feel, smell—and remember By Gareth Cook | June 5, 2012 | 18 1 2 3 4 Next > Daniel Chamowitz Image:...
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