Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a specialised population of skin cells that coordinate tail regeneration in frogs.
Category: Mammals
Ancient extinct sloth tooth in Belize tells story of creature’s last year
Some 27,000 years ago in central Belize, a giant sloth was thirsty. The region was arid, not like today’s steamy
The role of the rolling jaw in early mammals
A new study has given scientists more to chew on regarding the evolution and inner workings of the mammalian jaw.
Small digging mammals are much more important for their ecosystems than previously believed
Many small mammals dig in order to find food. They feed on various beetles, worms, larvi and other creatures as
Selenium protects interneurons in the brain
A team led by Dr. Marcus Conrad, research group leader at the Institute of Developmental Genetics (IDG) at Helmholtz Zentrum
Lactation hormone and mother’s brain
The hormone that stimulates milk production for lactation, also acts in the brain to establish the nurturing link between mother
Swimming condition in the uterus and fertility
Before conception can take place in mammals, the semen and the egg must be in good condition. Male and female
