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Bees make better, faster decisions about things that are important to them
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Honey bees must balance effort, risk, and reward while making quick and accurate decisions about which blooms will supply food for their hive. According to a recent study published in the journal eLife, honey bees have evolved over millions of years to make swift decisions and limit danger.
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Bees make decisions better, faster for things that matter to them: Researc
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Honey bees have to balance effort, risk, and reward while making quick and accurate judgements of which blooms are most likely to provide food for their hive. According to new research published in the journal eLife, millions of years of evolution have evolved honey bees to make quick decisi
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Lingering effects of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a study published in eLife, the researchers reported that some Neanderthal genes are responsible for certain traits in modern humans, including several with a significant influence on the immune system. Overall, however, the study shows that modern human genes are winning out over success
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Study examines the intentional enslavement of zombie flies by puppeteer fu
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Lead author Carolyn Elya, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard, describes the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the ability of the parasitic fungus Entomophthora muscae (E. muscae) to influence the behaviour of fruit flies i
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Oral bacteria may increase heart disease risk: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease and bad breath may increase the risk of heart disease, shows a study published in eLife.
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'Friend or foe' bacteria kill algal hosts when coexisting is no longer ben
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Scientists have detailed a lifestyle switch that occurs in marine bacteria, where they change from coexisting with algae hosts in a mutually beneficial interaction to suddenly killing them. The results are published today in eLife.
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Researchers find possible causes behind concussion in kids
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to McGill University research, different forms of brain injury produced by a concussion may cause identical symptoms in youngsters. A novel approach to investigating concussions could aid in the development of future medicines.
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Research reveals multiple causes for concussion symptoms in tiny tots
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The findings published in the journal 'eLife', assist to clarify the complex relationship that exists between symptoms and physical damage caused by concussions in children.
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Child body weight has limited effect on mood, behavioural issues: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a study published in eLife, childhood BMI is unlikely to have a significant impact on children's mood or behavioural issues.
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New antimalarial medicine needs higher doses to treat infection
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a report published in eLife, a new antimalarial medicine is being released at a dose that is too low to be effective for all people who require it.
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Researchers discover overlooked Jurassic Park of lizards
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New research published today in eLife by researchers from the Institut Catala de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) and the University of Bristol (UB) moves back the moment of the radiation of squamates the group of reptiles that includes lizards, snakes and worm lizards to the Jurassic
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Investigating factors behind consciousness issues
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Liege [Belgium], September 25 (ANI): A Human Brain Project (HBP) study headed by researchers at the University of Liege in Liege, Belgium, looked at fresh ways that might help patients with serious brain injury or in a coma distinguish between two different neurological illnesses. The study'
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