How the ear can inform the brain of whether hearing is impaired
A cochlear signal, the exact role of which has been unclear since its discovery around 70 years ago, probably gives the brain information on whether...
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completes 16th close approach to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe accomplished a milestone on June 27, 2023 – its 16th orbit of the Sun. This included a close approach to the Sun...
Understanding the regulation of apicoplast gene expression in the malaria parasite
Gene expression within the apicoplast, an organelle in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, is regulated by melatonin (the circadian signaling hormone) in host blood, and...
The sacrifice within – how collagen’s weak bonds help protect tissue
One of the more unusual ways objects can increase longevity is by sacrificing a part of themselves: From dummy burial chambers used to deceive tomb...
Polyphenols Applications 2023 paves the way for artificial intelligence-enhanced therapeutics and space food
Artificial Intelligence, Space Food & Polyphenols: 2 Ambitious ProjectsCredit: Polyphenols Applications Artificial Intelligence, Space Food & Polyphenols: 2 Ambitious Projects Polyphenols Applications 2023 World Congress,...
First direct visualization of a zero-field pair density wave
UPTON, NY—In the field of superconductivity—the phenomenon in which electrons can flow through a material with essentially zero resistance—the “holy grail” of discovery is a...
‘Traffic control’ system for mucin and insulin secretion identified
Researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have published a study in the journal Nature Communications that reveals how cells carry out...
Inadequate energy intake affects female athletes
Inadequate energy intake affects female athletesCredit: Aarhus University Photo Inadequate energy intake affects female athletes A new study from Aarhus University shows that when female...
New role for taste receptors
Taste receptors for bitter substances are not only found on the tongue but also on cells outside the oral cavity. As a new study by...
Quasar ‘clocks’ show Universe was five times slower soon after the Big Bang
Scientists have for the first time observed the early universe running in extreme slow motion, unlocking one of the mysteries of Einstein’s expanding universe.Credit: The...
Hedging strategy for coral restoration balances diversity, ecosystem benefits
Resource managers and conservationists have been offered an innovative, new approach to selecting coral species for reef restoration. An international team of scientists worked together...
Sheep and cattle-killing disease carriers never take a break
Bluetongue virus, an incurable cattle and sheep-killing disease, is spread by tiny flies once thought to disappear in winter. New research demonstrates that though they...
A dynamic systems model for effective low-carbon transitions
The global transition to a low carbon society is a complex endeavor, demanding a comprehensive understanding of the intricate social change processes involved. In a...
Virtual exploration of chemical reactions
A new online platform to explore computationally calculated chemical reaction pathways has been released, allowing for in-depth understanding and design of chemical reactions.Credit: Keisuke Takahashi...
Vaginal suppository containing lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis in women
Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women. Under healthy circumstances, the human...
