How sea slugs fall in love
Posted in: 2007, QLDScott Cummins and his colleagues at The University of Queensland have uncovered a potent mix of chemicals which acts like a cross between Chanel No 5 and Viagra-but only if you are a sea slug.
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How does an embryo find its way?
Posted in: 2006, VicA young Melbourne researcher has discovered that a compound which attracts white blood cells to areas of inflammation also plays an important role in attracting human embryos to the womb, supporting the establishment of a healthy pregnancy. Approximately 1 in 6 Australian couples will experience infertility. A large part of this may be due to…
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Playing possum: one love
Posted in: 2006, VicWhy are some males faithful, stay-at-home partners while others sleep around, with no strings attached? In mountain brushtail possums, it turns out to depend on how disturbed their home is.
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Frog sex in the city
Posted in: 2004, VicTree frogs defy the trend of urban decline Central Melbourne used to be a Mecca for frogs, but now there is only one species left. Southern brown tree frogs can still be heard calling to attract females for mating in parks throughout inner Melbourne, including the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fitzroy Gardens. A survey conducted…
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