Factors Other Than Genes Could Cause Obesity, Insulin Study Show...

Science in the News - Monday 15 December 2008
The genetic roots of obesity lie mainly in the brain, according to scientists who have identified new genes which predispose carriers to become very overweight.

Why King Kong failed to impress: Humans, apes use...
Humans have the same receptors for detecting odors related to sex as do other primates. But each species uses them in different ways, stemming from the way the genes for these receptors have...

Opposites attract: Monkeys choose mating partners...
The world's largest species of monkey "chooses" mates with genes that are different from their own to guarantee healthy and strong offspring, according to a new research study.

Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the Soil...
Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life-not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other...

Biomaterials Science, Second Edition: An Introduction...
The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning...