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Scientists discover how caterpillars can stop their bleeding in seconds

Caterpillars of the Carolina sphinx moth have an extraordinary ability to instantly change their hemolymph's material properties, turning it into a viscoelastic fluid that helps stop bleeding. This discovery has potential applications for developing new drugs for humans to create fast-working thickeners of human blood.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Soft Matter·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 27, 2024

New insights on cell competition

Scientists from CNIO describe natural selection at the cellular level, where tissues and organs select the 'best' cells to fend off disease processes. The study reveals the role of haemocytes in eliminating cell residues, shedding light on mechanisms of homeostasis and potential cancer detection.

SourceCentro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO)·JournalCell Reports·DateSep 14, 2012
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.