New research reveals how Cladonema jellyfish can regrow their tentacles in just a few days, highlighting the role of unique stem-like proliferative cells in this…
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A study on killifish by the Max Planck Institute revealed that older fish are stuck in a fasting state due to changes in adipose tissue.…
Scientists have made significant breakthroughs in understanding brain function using the nematode C. elegans. The research, employing optogenetics and connectomics, offers new insights into neural…
Mirlatia arcuata, a newly discovered moth species in Europe, reveals gaps in our knowledge of European Lepidoptera. Its unique characteristics and the mystery surrounding its…
New research has unveiled that immune cells can independently navigate complex environments by actively shaping chemical cues, a finding with profound implications for understanding immune…
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered over 100 genes that uniquely evolved in the human brain, providing insight into our cognitive abilities. This…
Believed to be predators in perpetual motion, grey reef sharks had previously only been observed in motion, leading most to believe they needed to swim…
A view from the summit of Volcán Salín, one of three Andean volcanoes where researchers uncovered the mummified cadavers of mice. Analyses of the mummies,…
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered the key role of dirigent proteins in plant roots, which regulate water and nutrient uptake by controlling…
A new study reveals a mechanism for generating DNA palindromes that could lead to new microRNA genes, shedding light on gene origins and potentially impacting…
Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have elucidated the structures of VMAT2, a transporter crucial in neuronal communication, revealing how it interacts with drugs…
Illustration of the interacting thick and thin filaments in the cardiac sarcomere based on structural cryo electron-tomography data. Credit: MPI of Molecular Physiology Scientists captured…
The NLRP3 inflammasome, vital to the human immune system, is also linked to various diseases. Its core component, the ASC protein, forms a dense structure…
Recent research led by Harvard Medical School has shed light on the neurological basis of daydreaming. The study, conducted on mice, found that neurons in…
Waveform visualizations of sound production of three species described by one of the project collaborators, Amalis Riera, during the work of Riera et al., 2018…
A Stanford study using genetic and molecular tools has unraveled the mystery of starfish anatomy, revealing that their “head” is distributed across multiple regions, including…
Neurons in Drosophila fruit flies were studied by The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory to understand the diversity in neuronal communication. They found that…
Researchers used computer models to investigate the evolutionary role of aging. They challenge the notion that aging has no positive function, suggesting it might expedite…
Researchers have created a groundbreaking method for polar bear conservation by analyzing DNA from their footprints in the snow. This non-invasive technique, which is also…
A new study has revealed a quantum switching mechanism in Light-harvesting complex II (LHCII), crucial for efficient photosynthesis. This discovery, achieved through advanced cryo-EM and…