Seals have a sense of rhythm

Rhythm is important for human music and speech. But are we the only mammal with a sense of rhythm? Researchers show that seals can discriminate rhythm without prior training. Seals’ rhythmic ability may be linked to their ability to learn vocalisations…

Seals have a sense of rhythm

Rhythm is important for human music and speech. But are we the only mammal with a sense of rhythm? Researchers show that seals can discriminate rhythm without prior training. Seals’ rhythmic ability may be linked to their ability to learn vocalisations…

The brain cells needed for fever

Researchers have identified in mice the cells in the blood vessels of the brain that are necessary for a fever reaction. The results answer a long-standing question of which organs are involved in producing fever.

The brain cells needed for fever

Researchers have identified in mice the cells in the blood vessels of the brain that are necessary for a fever reaction. The results answer a long-standing question of which organs are involved in producing fever.

How tumors suppress the development of metastases

Why do metastases often only appear after the original tumor has been surgically removed? Scientists have now published an explanation for this phenomenon. They were able to identify a messenger substance of the cancer cells that locally promotes the g…

How tumors suppress the development of metastases

Why do metastases often only appear after the original tumor has been surgically removed? Scientists have now published an explanation for this phenomenon. They were able to identify a messenger substance of the cancer cells that locally promotes the g…