Archive for the Developmental Biology Articles

Preeclampsia during pregnancy puts babies at cardiovascular risk

Apr 9 : Researchers at the University of Cambridge have revealed that babies whose mothers have preeclampsia during pregnancy are at an increased risk of developing

Testosterone therapy may decrease bone loss in older men

April 8 : A new study has found that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) improves bone strength and muscle mass in older men who have low testosterone levels and may help prevent osteoporosis.

Monkeys enter ‘sperm competition’ by snooping on females’ ejaculatory calls

Apr 3 : There’s something kinky going on in Barbary macaques’ world – for according to a new study, male macaques eavesdrop on their mates having sex in order to ensure their

Scientists develop artificial ‘nose’ to sniff out bombs

Apr 2 : Military and police ‘sniffer dogs’ may soon be out of job, for scientists have now developed an artificial nose, called eNose, that sniffs out the explosive TNT with genetically

Scientists create UK’s first hybrid embryos

Apr 2 : Researchers at Newcastle University have announced the successful creation of part-human, part-animal hybrid embryos for the first time in the UK.

What may be needed to transform human arms into wings

April 1 : A reconstructive surgeon at the University of Wisconsin in Madison has come up with an explanation as to what may be required to transform human arms into wings.

Gene critical to brain development identified

March 27 : An American study on mice has revealed a gene which is critical to the development of the brain.

Scientists identify memory development mechanism in fruit fly

Mar 25 : In a study on Drosophila (a type of fruit fly), researchers at University of Missouri have found a memory development mechanism that may help people suffering from Parkinson’s disease and depression.

Older men may derive only limited benefit from testosterone supplementation

January 2 : Older men can derive only limited benefits from testosterone supplementation, according to a new study.

Lack of deep sleep increases type 2 diabetes risk

Jan 1 : Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Centre have revealed that lack of deep sleep in healthy young adults may reduce their ability to control blood-sugar levels, thus increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.