The remains of Charles Byrne, a 7-foot-7 man who died in 1783, will no longer be on public view, an effort to address what one official at the Hunterian Museum called a historical wrong.
Tag: Anatomy and Physiology
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How See-Through Glass Frogs Hide Their Red Blood From Predators
The glass frog’s unusual adaptation to bolster its camouflage could offer clues for preventing deadly blood clots in people.
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How Genital Stingers Give Male Wasps Some Sexual Equality
A study that involved giving frogs an unpleasant snack has shown that male wasps really can defend themselves with jabs from their genitalia.
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While Other Insects Played, This Species Evolved the Blade
Scientists are studying a fruit fly’s sharp organ that helps it lay eggs and eat, hoping to unlock the secrets of herbivorous insects.
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How to Scan a Leopard Eel for Cancer
First, get the fish to stay still, all five feet of it.