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Tooth be told: Earless seals existed in ancient Australia Posted: 03 Apr 2020 07:40 AM PDT A fossilised seal tooth, dating back approximately three million years, found on a Victorian beach proves earless seals existed in Australia in prehistoric times. Known as monachines, the seals became extinct due to rapid changes in sea level. |
Unearthing gut secret paves way for targeted treatments Posted: 30 Mar 2020 12:22 PM PDT Scientists have identified a specific type of sensory nerve ending in the gut and how these communicate pain or discomfort to the brain, paving the way for targeted treatments for common conditions like ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome or chronic constipation. While understanding of the gut's neurosensory abilities has grown rapidly, two great mysteries have been where and how different types of sensory nerve endings in the gut lie. |
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