Flying in a flock comes at a considerable energetic cost for pigeons, raising the question of why they do it
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Flying in a flock comes at a considerable energetic cost for pigeons, raising the question of why they do it
Proteins and nanoparticles that talk in order to more efficiently locate and treat tumors could reduce collateral damage to healthy tissues
Scientists use Google Earth to observe the effects of predators on the feeding patterns of coral reef herbivores
Drug therapies tailored to the DNA profiles of individual patients could change the face of medicine, but such treatments aren't commonly used in the clinic
Legal battles over gene patents and uncooperative patent holders threaten the widespread implementation of personalized medicine
Human development may destroy natural habitats, but it could also provide amphibians with a safe haven from deadly fungal infections
Recent successes and ongoing efforts to develop a successful vaccine
Medical schools in the UK are teaching physiology courses primarily focused on clinical applications with much curtailed practical laboratory training to the detriment of medical education