Biology
Uncanny Valley Effect Detected in Macaques Using 3D Animated Monkey Avatars
A new study in PLOS Biology reports the first experimental evidence that non-human primates can experience the uncanny valley—an effect...
Aging Cells Revert to Stem Cells as Self-Repair Mimics
Body Repairs Itself by Reverting Aged Cells into Stem-Like States A new study from the Technion suggests the body can...
Study Finds Honey Bees’ Smell Senses Shift from Larvae to Adults
Honey bee larvae do not smell the way adult bees do, according to a new study that links the phenomenon...
Genomic data reveal widespread hybridization and invasion history of saltcedar
Biological invasions can bring once-isolated lineages into contact, and hybridization often follows. That genetic mixing may generate new combinations of...
Sinkholes shield endangered trees but impose evolutionary risks, study finds
In the dramatic karst landscapes of southwest China, giant sinkholes known as tiankeng harbor isolated microhabitats that shelter rare plant...
Enhancing bacteria to accelerate environmental cleanup processes
Phage Bioaugmentation: A New Frontier for Soil Bioremediation Researchers led by Flinders University have unveiled a promising approach to environmental...
New Insights into Immune Checkpoints’ Role in Controlling Inflammation
Immune Checkpoints: Expanding Roles Beyond Cancer Immunotherapy Immune checkpoints (ICs) have long been recognized as critical regulators of T-cell activity...
UMA Scientists Enhance Morphine’s Pain-Relief Effectiveness
Researchers at the University of Malaga have unveiled a promising advance in pain management that could revolutionize the use of...
Adolescent Brain Responses to Faces Could Forecast Social Development
New research from the University of California, Davis reveals that the adolescent brain’s response to emotional faces may predict social...
American Ornithological Society Grants Seven 2026 Kessel Research Fellowships
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) announced the recipients of its 2026 Kessel Fellowships for Ornithological Research, spotlighting early-career scientists tackling...
Heat Exposure in Early Life Linked to Changes in Children’s Brain Development
Rising global temperatures pose a new threat to brain development in children, according to a groundbreaking study led by researchers...
Modeling Fish Breeding Programs Incorporating Social Behavior in Large Groups
In a groundbreaking study poised to reshape aquaculture breeding strategies, researchers have uncovered crucial insights into how social behavior influences...
New Guidelines Released for Prolactinoma Treatment by Chinese Neurosurgical Journal
A landmark multidisciplinary consensus on prolactinoma diagnosis and management has been published, promising to reshape clinical practice for this prevalent...
Secret Symbiotic Partnerships Flourish on Caribbean Coral Reefs
On Caribbean coral reefs, researchers have uncovered a surprising ecological phenomenon: small reef fishes are regularly found nestled within the...
Correction: Molecular Mechanism of Plant DCL4 Outcompeting DCL2 Unveiled
In a groundbreaking advancement in plant molecular biology, researchers have unveiled new insights into the competitive dynamics between two critical...
Early RNA Life May Have Repaired Genomes, Shedding Light on Origins
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Notre Dame have engineered a novel ribozyme...
Chonnam University uncovers isoform-specific HIF signaling in muscles
In a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers have delineated the distinct roles of hypoxia-inducible factor...
Han directs new $15M NIH center for organ-on-chip technology
Texas A&M University researchers are pioneering organ-on-a-chip (OoC) technology to revolutionize chemical safety testing, potentially eliminating the need for animal...
Bacteriophages Enable Next-Gen Smart Pathogen Detection Sensors
Bacteriophages, viruses specialized in infecting bacteria, are emerging as a powerful foundation for next-generation biosensors capable of rapid and precise...
Temperature Fluctuations Have Greater Impact Than Previously Believed
Microalgae, though invisible to the naked eye, play a critical role in Earth’s ecosystems by sequestering carbon dioxide and supporting...