Tag: Biology

Credit: Victor Huertas A new study reveals the diets of reef fish dictate how fast different species evolve. The breakthrough ...

Study resolves controversy surrounding tumor suppressor gene’s role in pluripotent ESCs

Credit: AlphaMed Press Durham, NC - The gene p53 is extremely important in cell biology and, hence, the world of ...

Pathogen scientist collaborating on vaccine that could prevent and treat COVID-19

Bioengineered nanoparticles have tremendous potential as vaccine delivery platformCredit: Courtesy of Northern Arizona University C. Todd French, assistant professor of ...

When astrocytes attack: Stem cell model shows possible mechanism behind neurodegeneration

Human stem-cell-derived astrocytes can be triggered to become toxic to neurons, opening the door for new understanding and treatment of ...

Disorder in fish shoals may reap rewards at dinner time

Credit: James Herbert-Read and Hannah MacGregor The advantages of animals foraging in an orderly group are well-known, but research by ...

Molecular pair offers potential for Parkinson’s treatment, finds NTU Singapore-Harvard study

Credit: NTU Singapore A promising molecular pair has offered hope that could lead to the development of a new treatment ...

Fishing less could be a win for both lobstermen and endangered whales

Credit: (Image courtesy of EcoHealth Alliance, NOAA Permit #932-1905). A new study by researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) ...

In chimpanzees, females contribute to the protection of the territory

Female chimpanzees are also important in helping to win and keep a territoryCredit: Liran Samuni In many social species, including ...

ADHD: genomic analysis in samples of Neanderthals and modern humans

A new evolutionary perspectiveCredit: Paula Esteller (CNAG-CRG / IBE, CSIC-UPF) The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...

The evolutionary puzzle of the mammalian ear

Credit: (©Anne Le Mai?tre) The vertebrate ear is a remarkable structure. Tightly encapsulated within the densest bone of the skeleton, ...

Scientists synthesize anti-inflammatory tick spit protein for first time

Evasins offer promising pathway for anti-inflammatory medicineCredit: University of Sydney Anti-inflammatory proteins in tick saliva have been synthetically produced for ...

Ivy Brain Tumor Center launches new clinical trial for recurrent glioblastoma

Accelerated early-phase study will evaluate the combination of two targeted therapy drugsCredit: Ivy Brain Tumor Center The Ivy Brain Tumor ...

Using artificial intelligence to detect COVID-19 in X-rays

Students at Cranfield University have designed computer models that can identify COVID-19 in X-raysCredit: Cranfield University Students at Cranfield University ...

A new method for predicting the evolution of melanoma emerges

The study was conducted by the Evolutionary Human Biology Group of the UPV/EHUCredit: UPV/EHU. Melanoma is a malignant tumour resulting ...

Pregnancy reprograms breast cells, reducing cancer risk

Credit: Chen Chen An early age of pregnancy (25 years and younger) is known to reduce the overall risk of ...

Studying the development of ovarian cancer with organoids

Credit: Kadi Lõhmussaar, ©Hubrecht Institute Researchers from the group of Hans Clevers at the Hubrecht Institute have modeled the development ...

What do ants and light rays have in common when they pass through lenses?

Credit: Choi J, Lim H, Song W., Cho H., Kim HY, Lee SI, Jablonski PG.[(b, c, e, f are adapted ...

Anti-malarial drug shows promise for brain cancer treatment

Credit: VCU Massey Cancer Center Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive form of cancer in the brain that is typically ...

Scientists find optimal age of stem cells

Biophysicists identify 'window of opportunity' to restore heart tissue with stem cellsCredit: Daria Sokol/MIPT Press Office Biophysicists from the Moscow ...

Modern problems, primitive solutions: A glimpse into archaic protein synthesis systems