Unlimited potential: Researchers found new ways to generate totipotent-like cells
Credit: ©Helmholtz Zentrum München Totipotent cells own the highest differentiation potential of all cells. They can only be found shortly ...
Tag: Biology
Wake up dormant dopaminergic neurons to reverse Parkinson’s disease
Astrocytic GABA identified as the novel therapeutic target of motor symptoms in Parkinson's diseaseCredit: IBS As many as seven to ...
Prosocial and tolerant parrots help others to obtain food
African grey parrots spontaneously help conspecifics without obvious benefits to themselvesCredit: Comparative Cognition Group Parrots are considered extraordinarily clever animals. ...
Rejuvenating the brain
More stem cells improve learning and memory of old miceCredit: CRTD We all will experience it at some point, unfortunately: ...
How do fruit flies see in color? Columbia study uncovers human-like brain circuit at work
Findings lay groundwork for mapping mechanisms of color vision; could inspire future technologies for those with vision impairmentsCredit: Sarah Heath/Behnia ...
‘Flash and freeze’ reveals dynamics of nerve connections
New method to simultaneously study both structure and function of synapses in intact brain circuitry of mice presented -- study ...
Improved functioning of diverse landscape mosaics
Credit: University of Zurich To date, biodiversity research primarily focused on the number of plant species present in ecosystems. "Most ...
Bandage material helps stop bleeding without adhering to the wound
Credit: Li Z et al. Nature Communications 2019 "We did not actually plan this, but that is just how science ...
A ‘pivotal’ moment for understanding whale evolution
Credit: Taro Okamura Scientists could soon better investigate the feeding behaviors of extinct dolphin and whale species. A third year ...
‘Resurrection ecology’ of 600-year-old water fleas used to understand pollution adaptation
Recent highlights from the journal Molecular Biology and EvolutionCredit: Dagmar Frisch One of the leading threats to lakes since the ...
Gene network helps to turn white fat into beneficial calorie-burning fat
A new approach to treating overweight and obesityCredit: M. Jooss /TUM Our fat cells, technically referred to as adipocytes, play ...
Shark and ray vision comes into focus
Recent highlights from the journal Molecular Biology and EvolutionCredit: Nathan Hart, Macquarie University Vision is a crucial sense for most ...
Abnormal neuron activity manifests as parental neglect
Credit: Shea lab/CSHL, 2020 The brain undergoes dramatic change during the first years of life. Its circuits readily rewire as ...
Brazilian scientists unveil chemotherapy resistance mechanism related to p53 mutation
Study conducted in living cells opens up new opportunities for the development of more effective therapies against different types of ...