Compound extreme events stress the oceans
It's not just the land that is groaning under the heat – the ocean is also suffering from heatwaves. In the Mediterranean Sea along the...
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Cell mapping close to the bone
Tissues contain many different cell types, and it remains challenging to understand how they interact and contribute to tissue function. Now, state-of-the-art bioinformatics has enabled...
Male spiders maximize sperm transfer to counter female cannibalism
When sexual conflict results in reproductive strategies that only benefit one of the sexes, it may result in evolutionary arms races. Male spiders have evolved...
Formative years in hyenas: The long-term impact of growing up in good or tough conditions
Credit: Sonja Metzger/Leibniz-IZW Journal Journal of Animal Ecology DOI 10.1111/1365-2656.13785 Method of Research Data/statistical analysis Subject of Research Animals Article Title Early-life adversity predicts performance...
Social connection drives learning in bird brain
In learning to communicate, a good teacher is essential. Take zebra finches, for example. Juveniles of the species learn songs directly from a tutor –...
CNIC scientists uncover opposing roles of p38 proteins in cardiac hypertrophy
A study carried out by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) and led by Dr. Guadalupe Sabio has identified a key role...
Chagas: less neglect for a neglected tropical disease
One thing you might want even less than a ‘kiss’ from a kissing bug is its feces. Scientifically referred to as triatomine bugs, these blood-sucking...
Peptide delivered by nasal spray can reduce seizure activity, protect neurons in Alzheimer’s, epilepsy
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Aug. 16, 2022) – A novel peptide augments the brain’s natural mechanism to help prevent seizures and protect neurons in research models of both...
Today’s heat waves feel a lot hotter than heat index implies
If you looked at the heat index during this summer’s sticky heat waves and thought, “It sure feels hotter!,” you may be right. An analysis...
Aging | New research: Volume 14, Issue 15
BUFFALO, NY- August 15, 2022 – Aging (abbreviated as “Aging (Albany NY)” by Medline/PubMed and “Aging-US” by Web of Science) published a new issue of the latest...
MU math specialists boost knowledge, confidence among elementary school students, teachers
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Whenever Corey Webel introduces himself to someone as a math educator, he inevitably receives a passionate story or two about an experience...
Immune cells in the intestine have a sweet tooth
A new study led by Marc Veldhoen, group leader at the Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM; Portugal) and Associate Professor at Faculdade de Medicina...
Delays in contact tracing impeded early COVID-19 containment
AUSTIN, Texas – Contact tracing programs were deployed around the globe to slow the spread of COVID-19, but these programs could not prevent the multiple...
The best way to take pills according to science
When you have a headache and reach for the pain reliever, you’re probably not thinking about your body position when you take the pill. But...
Brain support cells transfer their mitochondria to fight free radicals
After a brain hemorrhage, neural support cells called astrocytes enhance healing by transferring their mitochondria to damaged neurons. The healthy mitochondria stimulate the production of...
