First moment of blood flow seen in embryo video

High-resolution microscopy has captured the moment that newly formed blood cells began their journey around a zebrafish embryo. [New Scientist, 03 June 2010]

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Wasps use parasitic mites as baby bodyguards

In a previously unsuspected relationship, the potter wasp goes as far as offering a home to a parasitic mite that helps fight off intruders at its nest. [New Scientist, 7 July 2008]

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Learning language with the singalong neurons

Mirror neurons that help birds imitate the songs of others may work in the same way in humans learning to speak. [New Scientist, 18 January 2008]

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