Oldest family of jewel wasps discovered from Cretaceous amber in Lebanon
Jewel wasps (Chalcidoidea) are one of the most diverse groups of insects, with more than 120,000 species described and an estimated true diversity of nearly...
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Genetic link between skin tone and ancestral origin complicated by new discovery
HERSHEY, Pa. — A team of Penn State geneticists is pursuing the answers to an age-old question of human biology: the genetic origin of fundamental...
JMIR Infodemiology call for papers theme issue on misinformation and generative AI
JMIR Infodemiology Editor-in-Chief: Tim Ken Mackey, MAS, PhD welcomes submissions to a special theme issue “Exploring the Intersection Between Health Information, Disinformation, and Generative AI...
Breaking down the bias: the portrayals of women in medicine in films
In the 2009 film "Gifted Hands," based on a true story, the audience follows Black neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson as he successfully performs three risky...
Morris Animal Foundation-backed research illuminates path to sihek revival
DENVER/Oct. 25, 2023 – A recently published paper in Animal Conservation provides crucial insights into the health of sihek, a species eradicated from its native habitat and...
Can insomnia treatment reduce cardiovascular disease risks? $3 million funds study to find out
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s no secret that a good night’s rest can do wonders for one’s health, but those who struggle with insomnia have a nearly...
ISSCR launches website to inform patients and the public about stem cells
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has launched a new public education website, AboutStemCells.org, developed to help patients, families, and the public learn...
Something in the eyes: Java Sparrows in love show enhanced eye rings
Pair-bonded Java sparrows show enlarged eye rings to signal breeding readiness.Credit: Soma Lab Pair-bonded Java sparrows show enlarged eye rings to signal breeding readiness. Birds...
New distractibility “d factor” may be linked with ADHD
In a study of different types of distraction involving more than 1,000 participants, researchers statistically derived a novel measure—dubbed the “d factor”—that could represent a...
Roosters’ behavior might indicate that they recognize themselves in their reflection, even though they fail traditional mirror tests
Roosters' behavior might indicate that they recognize themselves in their reflection, even though they fail traditional mirror testsCredit: Sonja Hillemacher, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Roosters' behavior...
Smart glasses with a new “acoustic touch” feature similar to human echolocation may help blind or low-visioned individuals to recognize and reach objects
Smart glasses with a new "acoustic touch" feature similar to human echolocation may help blind or low-visioned individuals to recognize and reach objectsCredit: Photo taken...
Matthias Geyer is awarded an ERC Advanced Grant
How can inflammatory responses be stimulated or inhibited? How do inflammasomes act as inflammatory switches at a molecular level? Prof. Dr. Matthias Geyer from the...
IU cancer center researchers identify biology behind aggressive breast cancers in Black women
INDIANAPOLIS— Researchers at Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are unlocking the biology behind aggressive breast cancers in Black women. Credit: Indiana University School of...
Researchers seek to uncover genetic mechanisms behind extreme traits and disease resilience in fishes
University of Houston Assistant Professor of Biology and Biochemistry Jacob Daane is leading a research project to uncover the genetic mechanisms that underlie trait evolution...
On the trail of the silver king: Researchers at UMass Amherst reveal unprecedented look at tarpon migration
October 25, 2023Credit: David Mangum October 25, 2023 On the Trail of the Silver King: Researchers at UMass Amherst Reveal Unprecedented Look at Tarpon Migration...
