Biology
Novel tissue-derived brain organoids could revolutionize brain research
Press release – Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyCredit: Princess Máxima Center, Hubrecht Institute/B Artegiani, D Hendriks, H Clevers Press...
When bad cells go good: Harnessing cellular cannibalism for cancer treatment
(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Scientists have solved a cellular murder mystery nearly 25 years after the case went cold. Following...
Protected areas for elephants work best if they are connected
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Conservation measures have successfully stopped declines in the African savanna elephant population across southern Africa, but...
Advancing the generation of in-vivo chimeric lungs in mice using rat-derived stem cells
Ikoma, Japan – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. It is marked by...
UMass Chan researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans
A new study published in Nature Cell Biology by Mark Alkema, PhD, professor of neurobiology, establishes an important molecular link between specific...
Biologists uncover the secrets of evolutionary change
**Strictly embargoed until 19:00 GMT on Thursday 4 January 2024** Biologists uncover the secrets of evolutionary change Images available here...
Revisiting Israel’s freshwater fish species list through cutting-edge DNA barcoding technology
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel – A new study led by Dr. Roni Tadmor-Levi in the group of Prof. Lior...
Microbial awakening restructures high-latitude food webs as permafrost thaws
Alaska is on the front lines of climate change, experiencing some of the fastest rates of warming of any place...
New research shows “Juvenile T. rex” fossils are a distinct species of small tyrannosaur
A new analysis of fossils believed to be juveniles of T. rex now shows they were adults of a small...
Aptamers: lifesavers; ion shields: aptamer guardians
Aptamers, nucleic acids capable of selectively binding to viruses, proteins, ions, small molecules, and various other targets, are garnering attention...
Evolution might stop humans from solving climate change, says new study
Central features of human evolution may stop our species from resolving global environmental problems like climate change, says a new...
Researchers prove human influence on large herbivore diets during anthropocene
The human population explosion, soaring from 1.6 billion to over 6 billion during the 20th century, has had a profound...
Unraveling the evolutionary origins of umami and sweet taste preferences
The perception of taste is one of the most important senses and helps us identify beneficial foods and avoid harmful...
Out of the shell: Taxonomic classification of a novel snail native to Japan
In Japan, a peculiar gastropod species was discovered over three decades ago, gaining attention upon being labeled as 'vulnerable' or...
Oral peptides: A new era in drug development
For decades, a substantial number of proteins, vital for treating various diseases, have remained elusive to oral drug therapy. Traditional...
Reindeer sleep while chewing their cud
Researchers report December 22 in the journal Current Biology that the more time reindeer spend ruminating, the less time they...
A chemically defined, xeno-free culture system for culturing and deriving monkey PSCs in vitro
Non-human primates (NHPs) have a high degree of similarity to humans compared to other animal models. These similarities manifest at...
Big impacts from small changes in cell
Credit: Andreas Janshoff Tiny things matter – for instance, one amino acid can completely alter the architecture of the...
Despite use of tecovirimat since the beginning of the 2022 mpox outbreak, few data have been published on its antiviral effect in humans
Despite use of tecovirimat since the beginning of the 2022 mpox outbreak, few data have been published on its antiviral...
Professor Vladimir A. Botchkarev, Boston University School of Medicine, receives Skin Ageing & Challenges Best Scientific Award 2023
The Skin Ageing & Challenges 2023 conference, held in November 2023 in Lisbon, has recognized the outstanding contributions of Prof....
