AUSTRALIAN researchers have developed a world-first blood test that could save the lives of tens of thousands of bone marrow transplant patients across the world. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Artificial bone marrow that can continuously make red and white blood cells has been created in a University of Michigan lab.

This development could lead to simpler pharmaceutical drug testing, closer study of immune system defects and a continuous supply of blood for transfusions. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

One million wild Golden Orb spiders from Madagascar (they can grow up to the size of a human hand) were harnessed to produce silk, which was woven into a golden tapestry, now on display at the Museum of Natural History in NYC. picked by suebe 2 months ago

Daisy briefly found herself in doggie heaven ... when she was confronted by a bone as big as herself. However, this was no meaty treat - just a prehistoric prize. For Daisy had discovered a fossilised mammoth bone up to two million years old. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The bone stealing dog, now positively identified, made a bee-line straight to the pet food aisle and took another bone. Update to this earlier story picked by suebe 10 months ago

DNA extracted from a 38,000-year-old Neanderthal bone has just enabled scientists to sequence the complete mitochondrial genome for the human-like species. picked by AfroMosHi 1 year ago

A new phone that transmits sound to the inner ear using skull bone conduction. picked by bluenutria 2 years ago

An Atlanta woman has a bone to pick with the candy company Mars after she took a bite into her peanut M&M and says she discovered what a local biologist says is a vertebra from a small mammal. picked by bingo 9 months ago

Italians scientists have developed a new artificial bone made from wood should be an improvement over the plastic and metal that are now used for implants. Derived from organic material, the new bone substitute will promote faster healing. To create the bone substitute, the scientists start with a block of wood — red oak, rattan and sipo work best — and heat it until all that rema... read full post picked by Bingo 4 months ago

Scientists have discovered a highly unusual fish with fangs made of bone.

Dubbed the "Dracula" fish, the creature is about 17mm (0.7 inches) long and has been found in only one Burmese stream. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Guys, you better remind the ladies in your life that you can still be useful for killing spiders and taking out the trash because soon they will be able to have babies without us. Update to this. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Spiders are known for their resilience to being underwater, so it was no surprise to him that the dozens of Arctosa fulvolineata in the experiment took almost 24 hours to grow still. What did surprise him is the dead-still spiders then came back to life. picked by Steffanie 7 months ago

Fully functioning teeth have been grown from stem cells planted in the mouths of mice, scientists said today.

The researchers in Japan hope the breakthrough could proved not only to be an important step towards being able to replace teeth in humans but eventually replacing organs, lost or damaged as a result of disease, injury or aging. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University have suggested that frequent drinking of white wine may damage the teeth.

The effect is pH-mediated was exacerbated by brushing the teeth soon after drinking wine. Red wines were noted to be much less damaging to teeth, and the researchers suggest that the effect of white wine might be mitigated by the ingestion of calcium-rich cheese. picked by bingo 1 month ago

Woman goes to dentist to have 3 teeth pulled. Instead they pulled 16 of her teeth! To make matters worse the clinic tried to cover up their mistake by altering her records. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

The Americas' oldest known artist may have been an Ice Age hunter in what is now Florida, according to an anthropologist who has examined a 13,000-year-old bone etching. picked by Doggylives 6 months ago

They are the dogs that the public never sees. Separated from the regular shelter population and not allowed to leave shelter grounds, these dogs may be perfectly healthy, affectionate and friendly, yet most are not up for adoption. That's because they already have owners. More here picked by suebe 1 year ago

A dazzling white smile might be essential for Hollywood stars. But those glow-in-the-dark teeth aren't right for most people, according to scientists who have worked out a formula for the perfect smile. They took several factors into account, including the size and width of each tooth, the curve, colour and shape of the teeth and the overall width of the mouth. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Ouch doesn't cover it. If you get queasy from pain, don't watch.
(And I heard that the one at 32 seconds did it on purpose so he didn't have to go to Iraq) picked by cycostinkoman 2 years ago

The process uses inkjet technology to build up layer upon layer of the perfect bone graft. The substance they use is similar enough to human bone that it eventually dissolves naturally in the body. picked by dumbn00b 3 years ago