Pink elephants in the brain?
Our brain interprets visual information by combining what we see with what we already know. A study published in the journal Neuron by researchers at...
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New study reveals unique histone tag in adult oligodendrocyte progenitor cells, opening doors for advanced myelin repair therapies
NEW YORK, August 12, 2024 — In a groundbreaking study, researchers with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have...
Just say “climate change” – not “climate emergency”
The terms “climate change” and “global warming” are not only more familiar to people than some of their most common synonyms, but they also generate...
Align or die
A previously unknown mechanism of active matter self-organization essential for bacterial cell division follows the motto ‘dying to align’: Misaligned filaments ‘die’ spontaneously to form...
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Brain electrical stimulation suppresses appetite. A new frontier in obesity treatment?
The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome conducted by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care...
Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whales
Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving cycle and a long-range (~100 km) synchronization. Applying chaos theory to...
Fern becomes first in suborder to be classed as “independent gametophyte”
Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that the fern Hymenasplenium murakami-hatanakae can become independent gametophytes i.e. live for long periods without...
As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses
PHILADELPHIA – With NASA data showing that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record and indications that July may have been the hottest...
Detroit research team to investigate fear of falling in MS patients
DETROIT — Taylor Takla, a Ph.D. candidate in the translational neuroscience program in Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, recently received a two-year, $96,812 F31...
A new mechanism for shaping animal tissues
A key question that remains in biology and biophysics is how three-dimensional tissue shapes emerge during animal development. Research teams from the Max Planck Institute...
Japan SciCom Forum 2024 comes to Fukuoka on October 22-23
On October 22 and 23, the sixth Japan SciCom Forum Conference (JSF 2024) will be held at Kyushu University's Ito Campus. Fukuoka will become the...
Looking to boost your heart health? Try a baked potato
The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with...
Unlocking the potential of rapeseed: CRISPR edits for hybrid efficiency
In a transformative advance for agriculture, scientists have utilized CRISPR/Cas9 technology to develop a male-sterile line in rapeseed. This innovation simplifies the hybrid seed production...
Researchers make breakthrough in understanding species abundance
When it comes to predicting the abundance of a species, body size appears to be a fundamental and repeatable predictor, with smaller organisms occurring in...
Unlocking the genetic secrets of strawberries for superior fruit quality
Strawberries, treasured for their flavor and health benefits, have been at the forefront of breeding programs targeting enhanced sensory and nutritional profiles. Despite advances, the...
