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Humans like truffles, as do many mammals. Now new evidence suggests that birds may also seek out and disperse these ecologically important fungi.Credit: University of...

Long-lived proteins in mitochondria of brain stabilize protein complexes

LA JOLLA—Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell, generating the energy that’s needed to fuel the functions that our cells carry out. Now,...

Heatwaves like ‘the Blob’ could decrease role of ocean as carbon sink

Researchers have found the two-year heatwave known as ‘the Blob’ may have temporarily dampened the Pacific’s ‘biological pump,’ which shuttles carbon from the surface ocean...

1988 Mark Hallett mural, “Trapped in Time.”

These hips don’t lie: 3D imaging of a pelvis suggests social care for saber-tooths

Los Angeles, CA (October 28, 2021) —You can’t spell ‘Smilodon fatalis’ without ‘fatal’, but researchers at La Brea Tar Pits may have found a softer...

Ancestors of whale sharks in Panama may come from distant waters

The world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), is a plankton-loving giant that can be found alone or in groups in all tropical oceans....

Partnering to transform brain research through open science

Fueled by philanthropy and institutional partnerships, Open Science grows stronger in Canada

Diseases of the brain are among the most complex to understand and difficult to treat. Traditional research practices aren’t always sufficient to produce truly effective...

New method helps to understand the development of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases

Important processes take place among the subunits of the molecules that make up our cells. Defects in these processes or distortions in the subunits can...

Reducing vessel activity key to southern resident killer whale survival

Reducing ship speed and noise levels would increase the probability that endangered West Coast southern resident killer whales will spend more time hunting for Chinook...

Root canal treatment work still favored for badly damaged teeth

Few patients regret having a severely damaged tooth saved by a root canal filling. A University of Gothenburg thesis shows that 87 percent would choose...

Giant pandas’ distinctive black and white markings provide effective camouflage, study finds

The high-contrast pattern of giant pandas helps them blend in with their natural environment.Credit: Anssi Nokelainen The high-contrast pattern of giant pandas helps them blend...

The delicate dance of developmental genes

The rapid scientific advancements that followed the mapping of the human genome have revealed just how staggeringly complex the world of genetics is. We now...

Crew-3 astronauts launch to space station alongside microgravity research

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission is set to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon on Sunday, Oct. 31. The mission includes...

MU partners with Jefferson College to create new transfer agreement for veterinary technicians

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- To help meet the country’s growing demand for veterinary technicians, the University of Missouri has partnered with Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri,...

UC San Diego-led team receives $9 million to advance Parkinson’s disease treatments

Researchers around the world have tried many ways, and for many years, to generate neurons in the lab so they could study them better. Neurons-on-demand...

UMaine-led research team discovers evidence of prehistoric human activity in Falkland Islands