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22 May 2013

Scientists unlock secrets of cell reproduction

Open Biology

Research published in Open Biology today identifies, for the first time, nearly all the genes required for reproduction of a cell in a living organism.

15 May 2013

Rescued fossil revolutionises understanding of ancient dolphin-like marine reptile

Biology Letters

A paper published in Biology Letters today reveals a new species of ichthyosaur (a dolphin-like marine reptile from the age of dinosaurs) which revolutionises our understanding of their evolution and extinction. 

24 Apr 2013

Asymmetry of human brain enhances cognition compared to other primates

Proceedings of the Royal Society B

New research shows that the human brain has higher levels of asymmetry than chimpanzees. This may be what elevates our cognition above that of other primates, according to the paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B today. 

17 Apr 2013

Tiny brained Homo floresiensis shared common ancestor with humans

Proceedings of the Royal Society B

The small brain size of Homo floresiensis has been precisely measured for the first time, and the surprising results imply that Homo floresiensis may have been dwarfed Homo erectus.

10 Apr 2013

Researchers find improved communication skills in infants of blind parents

Proceedings of the Royal Society B

Sighted babies of blind parents show superior visual attention and memory skills in a study published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

03 Apr 2013

Surfaces inspired by geckos can be switched between adhesive and non-adhesive states

Journal of the Royal Society Interface

Adhesives inspired by the gecko can be made to switch on and off reversibly and repeatedly. The key design parameters for these materials are identified in a study published in Journal of the Royal Society Interface today.

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