Decoding birds’ brain signals into syllables of song
Researchers can predict what syllables a bird will sing—and when it will sing them—by reading electrical signals in its brain, reports a new study from...
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More support needed for pollination services in agriculture
The global decline of pollinators threatens the reproductive success of 90 per cent of all wild plants globally and the yield of 85 per cent...
NKF and ASN release new way to diagnose kidney diseases
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases has released...
Antibody-producing b cells may be “predestined” for their fates
The master regulator behind the development of antibody-producing cells has been identified in a study by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The findings provide new...
Infection hinders blood vessel repair following traumatic brain or cerebrovascular injuries
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other injuries to blood vessels in the brain, like stroke, are a leading cause of long-term disability or death. Researchers...
Researchers translate insect defense chemicals into eerie sounds
Sawfly larvae protect themselves by secreting cocktails of unpleasant, volatile chemicals intended to repel predators, particularly ants. Researchers can assess the effectiveness of these defenses...
Researchers define chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies
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Diversity matters
Microorganisms, plants, and animals accomplish great feats every day. For example, by decomposing material, producing plant biomass, or pollinating flowers, they keep nature ‘up and...
Georgia Cancer Center researcher receives grant for $1,761,375 to study why aggressive form of breast cancer can resist treatment
Understanding the role a certain molecule plays in both cancer cells, as well as the cells tasked to kill foreign invaders in the body could...
Ultrasound assessment of size, number changes for incidental gallbladder polyps
Leesburg, VA, September 23, 2021—According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), recent European multisociety guidelines proposing routine surveillance of essentially all gallbladder polyps, especially...
Salk neuroscientist Kay Tye selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
LA JOLLA—(September 23, 2021) Salk Professor Kay Tye has been selected as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator, joining a prestigious group of more...
Phosphatidylglycerol-DNA complex shown as a stable structure
An interaction of DNA with lipids is of great interest because of their functions. As fatty acids and lipids can specifically bind to nucleic acids...
New study shows that different types of cancers are likely to spread to specific areas of the brain
LOS ANGELES — Brain metastasis occurs when cancer in one part of the body spreads to the brain. The lifetime incidence of such metastatic brain...
Could a novel light therapy help people with Alzheimers?
Alzheimer’s disease is a mind-robbing brain disorder that affects nearly 6.2 million older Americans. Despite decades of research on high-tech drugs, diets, and crossword puzzles,...
Inspired by bacteria and sperm, scientists make micro-robot swimmers
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Scientists at Cornell University have created cell-size robots that can be powered and steered by ultrasound waves. Despite their tiny size, these micro-robotic...