Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Phantom Limbs


Salamanders can grow back lost limbs, and scientists have now discovered
that immune cells are the key to this regeneration, taking us a step closer to being
able to heal human tissue in the same way. The researchers found that cells known
as macrophages are crucial to the salamanders' unique healing abilities, and could
one day help treat spinal cord and brain injuries in humans.

More here: www.sciencealert.com

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Lygodium Spider Moth


This is the Lygodium Spider Moth (Siamusotima aranea). The species was
originally discovered in Thailand in 2005, but only recently described by
entomologists. It evolved with spider leg markings on its wings to fool
predators.