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Ordinarily, when a dead body is found, the time of death can be estimated via insect activity or body temperature. Unfortunately, that doesn’t apply if the corpse is in the water. Now, though, a new study suggests that bone proteins could still provide… Continue reading Bone proteins may tell how long a corpse was swimming with the fishes
While huge dinosaur skeletons sure look impressive towering over us in museums, there’s only so much we can learn from dusty old bones. But occasionally more striking specimens turn up bearing skin or feathers, encased in gemstones, and even preserving… Continue reading Not just boring old bones: 6 incredible dinosaur fossils
A new proof-of-concept study has found a combination of two drugs, already approved by the FDA for other uses, may boost the release of stem cells from bone marrow and accelerate the healing of broken bones. Only demonstrated in animals at this stage, … Continue reading Experimental study speeds up bone healing with 2 common medications
While most parrots today are small enough to perch on your shoulder, you probably wouldn’t want to do that with a newly discovered ancient ancestor of the bird. Palaeontologists in New Zealand have now uncovered the remains of Heracles inexpe… Continue reading Remains of extinct giant parrot found in New Zealand
It’s been said that red wine has health benefits, with studies suggesting it can help fight cancer, obesity, aging, and even cavities. Now, a new study may add muscle loss to the list. In tests on rats, a Harvard team has found that a red win… Continue reading Red wine compound could help astronauts keep their muscle mass
Fossilized human skulls found in a cave in Greece may force a rewrite of the human migration timeline yet again. Archaeologists have dated one of the skulls to about 210,000 years old – roughly 150,000 years older than the previous record-hol… Continue reading Fossil skull found in Greek cave may be oldest human remains in Europe
It goes without saying that there aren’t any doctors in space – which is a problem, given that the harsh environment is conducive to injuries. Now researchers from Dresden Technical University (TUD) have developed a 3D bioprinting method for … Continue reading Astronauts could heal themselves with 3D-printed skin and bones grown from their own cells
Ah, eggshells … they could already find use in eco-friendly rubber, carbon capture, ceramics, biodegradable packaging, and energy storage. Now, new research shows that the ubiquitous form of food waste may also be utilized to grow bone… Continue reading Eggshells found to boost the growth of cultured bone
Generally speaking, the animals alive today are mere shadows of their former selves – everything from worms to otters to penguins to sharks were bigger and meaner in the distant past. And birds were no exception, as newly-found fossils indica… Continue reading Prehistoric bird standing 11.5 ft tall and weighing half a ton found in Crimean cave
When someone is missing bone in their face due to injury or illness, the current treatment involves transplanting a piece of bone extracted from the leg, leaving a deficit there. Now, however, scientists have succeeded in growing extra bone within sheep’s bodies, that’s preformed to the shape required.
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