Biology
New findings on neuronal activities in the sensorimotor cortex
An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Freiburg has found important clues about the functioning of the sensorimotor cortex....
WVU researchers counting on cow cooperation for improvements in soil health and carbon sequestration
West Virginia University researchers are working to improve soil health and increase economic gains for Appalachian cattle farmers by bringing nutrients,...
The secret lives of tropical mammals revealed by millions of wildlife photos
How animals spend their day; eating, sleeping, and moving, and when they do it, varies between species. The mechanisms behind...
Why synonymous mutations are not always silent
New modeling shows how synonymous mutations—those that change the DNA sequence of a gene but not the sequence of the...
The future of replacement organs is (quite possibly) here: robust human intestinal organoids created in a lab
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find that spheroids grown in suspension mature into human intestinal organoids when...
FAU study finds low salinity can work to culture popular Florida pompano fish
The Florida pompano, Trachinotus carolinus, a fish species that can live in waters of a wide range of salinity, is a prime...
What does Polly say? Community science data reveal species differences in vocal learning by parrots
While most animals don’t learn their vocalizations, everyone knows that parrots do – they are excellent mimics of human speech....
Simulations show how bridges are damaged during earthquakes, and how we can prevent it
Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have carried out a detailed simulation showing how a common type of...
Accelerating pathogen identification in infants and children with bloodstream infections
By Benjamin Boettner / Wyss Institute CommunicationsCredit: E. Super / Wyss Institute at Harvard University By Benjamin Boettner / Wyss...
Genes & Cancer | CDK4: a master regulator of the cell cycle and its role in cancer
BUFFALO, NY- December 2, 2022 – A new review was published in Genes & Cancer on August 25, 2022, entitled,...
Is that turtle legal? Fighting wildlife trafficking with stable isotopes
Wildlife trafficking is a well-known threat to biodiversity, with many species imperiled by poachers working in the illegal pet trade....
Palm e-tattoo can tell when you’re stressed out
Our palms tell us a lot about our emotional state, tending to get wet when people are excited or nervous....
Continued excellence in DNA repair and genome stability research
German Research Foundation renews Collaborative Research Center 1361 at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz The German Research Foundation (DFG) announced the...
Understanding cellular functions: New Collaborative Research Center combines life sciences and polymer research
The researchers of the new Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1551, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), intend to apply...
New Collaborative Research Center at University Medical Center Mainz to create basis for tailored immunotherapies
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved the establishment and funding of the Collaborative Research Center/Transregio (CRC/TRR) 355 "Heterogeneity and...
Cheetah marking trees are hotspots for communication also for other species
Marking trees are important hotspots of communication for cheetahs: Here they exchange information with and about other cheetahs via scent...
Systems analysis of kidney metabolism reveals unexpected links to viral protection
Our kidney filters 180 liters of blood every day and retains nutrients through a process called ‘endocytosis’ and through active...
Synchronized neural oscillations in the right brain induce empathic behavior
A research team led by Dr. SHIN Hee-Sup at the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for...
Capturing Ecology – Winning images from the British Ecological Society photography competition announced
Credit: Roberto Garcia Roa and British Ecological Society
Scientists receive $4.8m to pursue gene therapy for ‘incurable’ disease
Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is an inherited, degenerative neuromuscular disorder that initially impairs motor function, such as gait and coordination, but...
