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Monday, April 1, 2013

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


In solving social dilemmas, vervet monkeys get by with a little patience

Posted: 28 Mar 2013 09:50 AM PDT

People could learn a lot from vervet monkeys. When vervets need to work together, they don't tell each other what to do or punish uncooperative behavior. But according to new evidence, they do get by, with a little patience.

Caffeine-'addicted' bacteria: Finding may lead to new decontamination methods, new medicines

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 10:35 AM PDT

Some people may joke about living on caffeine, but scientists now have genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to do that -- literally. Their report describes bacteria being "addicted" to caffeine in a way that promises practical uses ranging from decontamination of wastewater to bioproduction of medications for asthma.

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