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Saturday, August 11, 2012

ScienceDaily: Top Science News

ScienceDaily: Top Science News

Of mice and melodies: Research on language gene seeks to uncover the origins of the singing mouse

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 04:37 PM PDT

Singing mice are unique rodents that use song to communicate. An important underlying gene that is thought to influence the singing behavior is a transcription factor called FOXP2, sometimes called the 'language gene' because it has been linked to speech disorders in humans. This information could help researchers find areas of the human FOXP2 gene that are associated with autism.

'Selfish' DNA in animal mitochondria offers possible tool to study aging

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 08:29 AM PDT

Researchers have discovered, for the first time in any animal species, a type of "selfish" mitochondrial DNA that is actually hurting the organism and lessening its chance to survive – and bears a strong similarity to some damage done to human cells as they age. It could provide an important new model to study human aging.

Autonomous robotic plane dodges obstacles when flying indoors

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 08:28 AM PDT

New algorithms allow an autonomous robotic plane to dodge obstacles in a subterranean parking garage, without the use of GPS.

Wireless power for the price of a penny?

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 05:37 AM PDT

The newspaper-style printing of electronic equipment has led to a cost-effective device that could change the way we interact with everyday objects.

The power to heal at the tips of your fingers

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 05:37 AM PDT

The intricate properties of the fingertips have been mimicked and recreated using semiconductor devices in what researchers hope will lead to the development of advanced surgical gloves.
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