Some sea cucumbers like it hot
Hydrothermal vents are an unlikely environment for animals to flourish, characterized by rapid changes in temperature and a challenging chemistry: acidic pH, rich in sulfur and...
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Novel genetic priority score unveiled to enhance target prioritization in drug development
New York, NY —Driven by the need for a better way to prioritize targets for drug development, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai...
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 in the world. And when...
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 tyrannosaur, with narrower jaws, longer...
Age-related alterations in the oscillatory dynamics serving verbal working memory processing
“ we discuss the implications of these novel findings on our understanding of how healthy aging affects verbal working memory processing.”Credit: 2023 Springer et al....
New method illuminates druggable sites on proteins
LA JOLLA, CA—Identifying new ways to target proteins involved in human diseases is a priority for many researchers around the world. However, discovering how to...
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 in drug development as potential...
Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memories
In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators...
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 study led by the University...
Demystifying a key receptor in substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders
New York, NY (January 2, 2024)—Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered insights into the potential mechanism of action of...
Enlarged spaces in infant brains linked to higher risk of autism, sleep problems
Throughout the day and night, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pulses through small fluid-filled channels surrounding blood vessels in the brain, called perivascular spaces, to flush out...
Designing the ‘perfect’ meal to feed long-term space travelers
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they’re...
Effect of ultrasound-assisted fermentation on physicochemical properties and volatile flavor compounds of Chinese rice wine
Traditional Chinese rice wine (RW) has been popular in China for thousands of years. The brewing process involves simultaneous saccharification and solid-state fermentation using mixed...
First step towards synthetic CO2 fixation in living cells
Synthetic biology offers the opportunity to build biochemical pathways for the capture and conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2). Researchers at the Max-Planck-Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology...
Uncovering How Tiny Plastics Threaten Our Soil and Health
The widespread presence of tiny plastics, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, in our environment is raising alarm. These particles, coming from various sources like industrial...
