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The Self-healing Powers of Zebrafish

December 10, 2021

Zebrafish are masters at self-healing. If their brains or hearts sustain injury, they can regrow the damaged cells. For researchers that makes them fascinating creatures to study.

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Zebrafisch
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Their findings could be of great relevance for humans.

 

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Unlocking the therapeutic potential of animal poison

Venoms are amongst the most potent weapons in the animal kingdom. But they don't just have deadly potential. Spider toxins might be harnessed for new medical applications. One biologist is exploring this web of possibilities.

 

BdT mit Deutschlandbezug | Sternenhimmel über Brandenburg
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What is the speed of darkness?

Just ask! - The viewer's question this week comes from Lee Orno in Nairobi, Kenya: Does darkness move at the speed of light?

 

 

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Tires are making their mark on the environment

Whenever they hit the road, car tires lose microplastic particles – about 1kg per car, per year. The influence of tire wear and abrasion on the environment has not been extensively researched. One team is trying to understand that impact.

 

Münster Forschung Löwenzahn für Kautschuk
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Tires made from dandelions

Natural rubber is used in many everyday objects, including car tires. Unfortunately, valuable rainforest is often felled to make way for monocultural rubber plantations. But dandelion roots could soon be tapped as a new source of rubber. 

 

 

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