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'Singing Mouse' Made With Genetic Modification

Posted Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:37 AM ET | 0

The tweeting mouse, created by triggering mutations, could help shed light on how language evolved. Read more

Male Mice Sing Ultrasonic Love Songs

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Mar 5, 2010 03:54 AM ET | 0

The ultrasonic songs vary widely, with some winning males emitting tunes that prove irresistible to females. Read more

Blue Laser Could Lead to Autism Cure: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:26 PM ET

Lasers could one day cure, or at least aid in the search for drugs that treat diseases ranging from autism to schizophrenia, according to two new studies. Read more

Growing New Teeth Might Be Possible With Gene Find: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:25 PM ET

Ever wonder why sharks get several rows of teeth and people only get one? Some geneticists did, and their discovery could spur work to help adults one day grow new teeth when their own wear out. Read more

Common Cold Genes Reveal Complex Bug: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

Scientists have unraveled the genetic code of the common cold -- all 99 known strains of it, to be exact. But don't expect the feat to lead to a cure for the sniffling any time soon. It turns out that rhinoviruses are even more complicated than... Read more

Pagan Cult Mosaic Found Under Cathedral: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

A Roman mosaic floor filled with scenes depicting pagan rites and oriental gods has emerged from the ground of a Catholic church in Italy, archaeologists announced. Read more