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Hunting anxious, hungry worms: Scientists discover dopamine regulates worms’ egg-laying and foraging behavior in response to predation

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Light-activated molecular machines make cells 'talk': Mechanical control of vital cellular processes could revolutionize drug design

The life of the little worm called Caenorhabditis elegans consists mainly of foraging, feeding and laying eggs. So when any of these behaviors are disrupted, there’s cause for concern. In a new study, Salk Institute scientists have found that the «feel-good» brain chemical dopamine regulates anxiety behavior in worms in the presence of biting predators. … Leer más

Scientists consider the feasibility of transferring energy through the atmosphere of Venus

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Scientists consider the feasibility of transferring energy through the atmosphere of Venus

This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial policies and procedures. The editor has highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the credibility of the content: Reality check peer-reviewed publications reliable source proofreading Alright! The first color images of the surface of Venus by the Venera-13 space probe. The Venera 13 probe lasted only … Leer más

Scientists discover static electricity attracts ticks to their hosts

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Researchers at the University of Bristol have found that ticks can be sucked through air gaps many times larger than themselves by the naturally occurring static charge on their host. Since ticks cannot jump, this is the only way they can establish contact with hosts other than their tiny feet, which increases their chances of … Leer más