Blood stem cells forming in the trunk of a zebrafish embryo. The blood stem cells are yellow, with the red tubes are the aorta on…
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Osaka University research highlights the protein HKDC1’s critical role in preserving mitochondria and lysosomes, thus preventing cellular aging and related diseases. This finding opens potential…
Researchers have created a groundbreaking cellular map of a mammalian brain, detailing over 5,300 cell types in an adult mouse brain. This atlas, derived from…
An international research study reveals that infants might possess conscious experiences from birth, integrating sensory and cognitive responses to understand their environment. This pioneering work,…
A study on wild gray mouse lemurs by the German Primate Center revealed that higher cognitive skills and exploratory behavior contribute to longer lifespans. The…
Researchers have discovered that snails, particularly two species, Karaftohelix editha and Karaftohelix gainesi, exhibit unique behaviors in response to threats, challenging the stereotype of snails…
Recent research uncovers how dopamine in the brain guides animals to identify and refine behaviors leading to rewards. This study, linking specific actions to dopamine…
A new iguana species, Wang’s garden lizard, has been identified in Asia, featuring unique characteristics and a diverse diet. While not currently threatened, conservation concerns…
Image shows thymic cells (mouse model). Nuclei of all cells present are dark blue, M cells are turquoise, and B cells (lymphocytes) are red or…
New research reveals the significant impact of parasites on ecosystem dynamics, advocating for a paradigm shift in ecological studies to include the ‘parasitome’ – the…
Graphical abstract of cyclic oral peptides. Credit: Christian Heinis/EPFL A groundbreaking study at EPFL has led to the development of orally available cyclic peptides, offering…
Groundbreaking research, analyzing eyes from various species, highlights the ancient origins and evolutionary conservation of retinal cell types. This study, revealing both cross-species similarities and…
Researchers David Page and Adrianna San Roman discovered that human sex chromosomes, particularly the gene pair ZFX and ZFY, regulate a wide range of genes…
A groundbreaking study has enabled the use of ultrasound-guided microbubbles to navigate through blood vessels in the brain. This method promises a more targeted and…
A great hammerhead shark’s two eyes can be 3 feet apart on opposite sides of its skull. Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped heads? Hammerhead…
University of Copenhagen researchers have overturned a longstanding belief about quinoa’s bladder cells. Originally thought to enhance drought and salt tolerance, these cells actually defend…
The scientific study used satellite transmitters, population counts, and DNA analyses of tissue samples to describe the special Kangia ringed seal in Ilulissat Icefjord. Here,…
Confocal microscopic image shows mesenchymal stem cells (green) captured within nanovials (pink). The nanovial technology was developed by UCLA’s Dino Di Carlo and colleagues. Credit:…
Scientists discover a ‘toxin sponge’ protein in poison dart frogs that safely stores dangerous alkaloids, offering potential new approaches for treating human poisonings. (Artist’s concept.)…
Immunology researchers have introduced a computational tool to improve pandemic preparedness by enabling the comparison of diverse experimental data. This algorithm uses machine learning to…