An innovative AI method developed by University of Konstanz researchers accurately tracks embryonic development stages across species. Initially tested on zebrafish, the method shows promise…
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Viruses can become “sick” when another virus impairs their function. This often involves a battle for control within a host cell. Satellite viruses, like the…
A team of scientists has developed a novel algorithm to solve active matter theory equations, enhancing our understanding of living materials. This work, pivotal in…
A mature Megasyllis nipponica with a developing female stolon. Credit: Nakamura et al 2023 Armed with its own eyes, antennae, and swimming bristles, the posterior…
Loncovilius edwardsianus crawling in the leaf litter in the Valdivian Temperate Rainforest of Chiloé, Los Lagos, Chile. Credit: Matías Gargiulo, through iNaturalist Researchers have discovered…
Recent research has redefined the primary role of Polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) from controlling developmental genes to protecting the genome against transposon invasion. This…
A collaborative study reveals that the cerebellar nuclei play a crucial role in associative learning, challenging previous beliefs that focused on the cerebellar cortex. Through…
A new study has uncovered the vital role of extracellular vesicles in horizontal gene transfer among ocean microorganisms. This finding challenges existing beliefs about gene…
New research reveals a global increase in tree diseases, impacting species like pines, oaks, and eucalypts the most. The study suggests climate change may be…
A new study reveals that humanity is at risk of falling into 14 evolutionary dead ends, termed “evolutionary traps,” ranging from climate change to artificial…
Recent research on Caenorhabditis elegans suggests that even simple organisms can exhibit basic emotions. This study, which combines behavioral observations and genetic analysis, offers significant…
Japanese researchers at Nagoya University have uncovered new aspects of the interaction between mast seeding plants like sasa bamboo and field mice. Their study reveals…
MIT engineers designed a workout mat for cells that can help scientists zero in, at the microscopic level, on exercise’s mechanical effects. The results suggest…
Recent research in visual recognition memory (VRM) has provided insights into how the brain distinguishes between familiar and new stimuli. Contradictory findings that emerged over…
Researchers from the Salk Institute, in a global collaboration, have produced a detailed atlas of human brain cells by analyzing over half a million cells.…
Images showing the green fluorescence signals in different body parts of the live-birth chimeric monkey at the age of 3 days Credit: Cell/Cao et al.…
New research using electronic tags and sonar data shows that large marine predators like sharks and tunas often dive into the deep mesopelagic zone, interacting…
Artistic representation of a neuron’s interior resembling a factory assembly line: worn-out protein spheres are being replaced and upgraded by newer, vibrant protein spheres. Credit:…
Researchers at MIT have identified a vast array of Fanzors, programmable DNA-cutting enzymes from eukaryotic organisms, expanding the gene-editing potential of RNA-guided tools and opening…
A study has linked a high-sugar diet to insulin resistance in the brain, impairing the removal of neuronal debris and potentially increasing the risk of…