MIT researchers studied a single neuron in the C. elegans worm, discovering its role in regulating multiple behaviors. This neuron utilizes various neurotransmitters and can…
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Scientists have visualized how plants communicate using volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when under threat, a phenomenon first identified in 1983. The team discovered that plants…
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have uncovered the influence of pregnancy hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone, on the brains of female mice, leading to…
‘Extinct’ houting from the collection of the Natural History Museum London. Credit: Ymke Winkel The houting fish, once thought extinct, is still thriving, as revealed…
Researchers have mapped the genetic and cellular makeup of human and nonhuman primate brains, providing deeper insights into brain functions and potential treatments for disorders.…
Researchers have identified ancient unmodified agave species cultivated by early cultures, emphasizing their significance for sustainable agriculture in today’s changing climate. Above is a picture…
New research provides fresh insights into evolutionary stasis by studying the survival patterns of lizards in their natural habitat. Contrary to traditional beliefs, the study…
Paroedura manongavato, a newly described gecko species native to Madagascar, is distinguished by its rock-climbing abilities and critical endangerment due to habitat confinement. Its identification…
Researchers combined cryo-electron microscopy and deep learning to study the intricate protein degradation process, offering insights into a key ubiquitin ligase’s function and setting the…
Researchers scrutinized claims made in two popular books about trees having human-like traits and emotions. Published in Trends in Plant Science, their findings challenge many…
Gene variations linked to lipid metabolism and brain function may influence vegetarian diet choices, reveals a Northwestern University study published in PLOS ONE. A study…
Unlocking the secrets of neuronal function: a universal workflow. Blue Brain has introducesd a universal workflow using evolutionary algorithms to create accurate neuronal models. This…
Anxious individuals utilize a less suitable section of the forebrain when making decisions in socially challenging situations compared to non-anxious people, according to a recent…
A female bark anole (Anolis distichus) lizard. Credit: Jon Suh By lassoing lizards, putting tiny chips on their legs, and tracking them for three years,…
The Csd gene, of which there may be more than 100 variants, plays a key role in determining the sex of bees. These genes are…
Neurons produce rhythmic patterns of electrical activity or oscillations in the brain, driven primarily by memory, according to a recent study. Contrary to previous beliefs,…
Pictured is an early planula larval stage of the sea anemone Aiptasia (cyan nuclei and green stinging cells) preying on a crustacean nauplius (green) of…
Protein condensates (shown here in a microscope image) are critical to the process of gene expression in cells, and condensate formation depends on proteins’ intrinsically…
Researchers have developed a toolbox to understand the variances in blood group molecule levels between individuals, solving a long-standing mystery related to blood transfusion safety.…
Researchers discovered the significant impact of nuclear spin on biological processes, specifically oxygen dynamics in chiral environments. This breakthrough could revolutionize biotechnology, quantum biology, isotope…