The naturally occurring bacteria on a frog’s skin could be the most important tool for helping the animal fight off a deadly skin disease, according to an experiment conducted by Virginia Tech ...
Scientists have triggered long-term growth of legs in adult frogs, which are naturally unable to regenerate limbs. The frogs regrew a lost leg over months, triggered by just 24 hour exposure to a five ...
Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits.
A higher than normal concentration often is a result of not drinking enough fluids. Protein. Low levels of protein in urine are typical. Small increases in protein in urine usually aren't a cause for concern, but larger amounts might indicate a kidney problem. Sugar. The amount of sugar (glucose) in urine is typically too low to be detected.
Augusta Free Press: It takes a village of bacteria to help frogs fight deadly disease, Virginia Tech researchers say
It takes a village of bacteria to help frogs fight deadly disease, Virginia Tech researchers say
New Scientist: World’s only lungless frog species actually does have lungs after all
A tiny frog from Borneo was thought to be the only known frog species with no lungs – but it turns out they do have lungs after all. These frogs are fully aquatic and live in cold and fast-flowing ...
Before frat parties, there were frog ponds. Literal breeding grounds for some of the world’s noisiest bachelors, these lusty pools are where amphibians gather to woo mates. And as any frog researcher ...