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From blood vessels as pathways to neurons as gatekeepers: Journey of immune cells in developing zebrafish revealed
Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, form the first line of defense against neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injuries....
Primates vs cobras: how our last common ancestor built venom resistance
The last common ancestor of chimps, gorillas and humans developed an increased resistance toward cobra venom, according to University of...
Tourist selfies risk passing deadly viruses onto Critically Endangered orangutans
Covid-19 not only affects humans; our closest relatives, the great apes, are also at risk. A team of experts, including...
Ferocious fungus
Dec. 7, 2021 — It’s called Armillaria ostoyae, and it’s a gnarly parasitic fungus with long black tentacles that spread...
Stem cell study paves way for manufacturing cultured meat
Scientists have for the first time obtained stem cells from livestock that grow under chemically defined conditions, paving the way...
Microfluidics show promise as safer, simpler treatment option for severe neonatal jaundice
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Research by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has led to a promising potential therapy for...
Smoke screen: Analysis of saliva from long-term cannabis smokers identifies disruptions in the healthy oral microbiome that may lead to brain disorders
More and more states are legalizing marijuana, but little is known about how long-term cannabis use affects the microbes in...
Sodium-based Material Yields Stable Alternative to Lithium-ion Batteries
University of Texas at Austin researchers have created a new sodium-based battery material that is highly stable, capable of recharging...
University of Houston researcher pushes limit of when water will freeze
Though it is one of the great mysteries of science, the transformation of water into ice often escapes people's minds as...
Freely available protist culture collection supports deeper understanding of plant microbiomes
We are all closely associated with microorganisms. The most common example is the human gut, where bacteria are necessary for...
Cleveland Clinic research identifies sildenafil as candidate drug for Alzheimer’s disease
December 6, 2021, CLEVELAND: A new Cleveland Clinic-led study has identified sildenafil – an FDA-approved therapy for erectile dysfunction (Viagra)...
Study: Cataract surgery linked with lessened dementia risk
Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is...
Glucose control is a key factor for reduced cancer risk in obesity and type 2 diabetes
Good glucose control is important for reduction of cancer risk in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Large durable weight loss,...
SARS-CoV-2 infects sustentacular cells in the olfactory epithelium of COVID-19 patients
It is now widely known that COVID-19 is associated with the transient or long-term loss of olfaction (the sense of...
Long-range four-stranded DNA structures found to play a role in rare ageing disease
A special form of four-stranded DNA, recently seen in human cells, has been found to interact with a gene that...
Male spiders are attracted by a female like planets orbiting a star
The tiny male golden orb-weaving spider faces a considerable challenge when searching for a mate. He is a fraction of...
Common arctic finches are all the same species
For birders struggling to figure out what kind of Redpoll they’re watching, new research from the University of Colorado Boulder...
NYITCOM research finds nasal problem plagued long-nosed crocodile relatives
Research published in the journal Anatomical Record finds that humans have more in common with endangered crocodiles than we think—namely, a deviated...
Where did western honey bees come from? New research finds the sweet spot
Embargoed: Not for Release Until 2:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time Friday, 03 DecemberCredit: York University Embargoed: Not for Release Until...
Printing technique creates effective skin equivalent, heals wounds
WASHINGTON, December 3, 2021 -- Chronic wounds are deep and difficult to repair. Often, the top of the injury heals...
