CNIO researchers have discovered the essential role of endogenous retroviruses in embryonic development, specifically in the transition from totipotency to pluripotency. This study, which challenges…
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A study from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine reveals new insights into the role of DNA methylation in orofacial development in mice,…
A new study challenges the belief that human newborns have significantly less developed brains than other primates. The study found that humans are born at…
A research study reveals that Ayurvedic plants like ashwagandha and Indian pennywort can prevent depression-like symptoms in fruit flies caused by chronic stress. Chlorogenic acid,…
University of Florida researchers have captured the unique development process of hammerhead sharks, showcasing the transformation of bonnethead embryos into their distinctive hammer-shaped heads. A…
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…
Baby wearing EEG cap for the study. Pictured with parent. The study found that infants from four months old can perceive their bodies in space,…
Genetically testing around a thousand embryos, scientists found that nearly half underwent developmental arrest due to genetic errors occurring after fertilization, shedding light on challenges…
This zebrafish larva has been genetically modified so that the bone-forming cells in the face emit a green fluorescence. Normally, they are colorless and transparent,…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of chronic disorders that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, including the small intestine and colon. IBD can…
An adult zebra shark at Shedd Aquarium’s Wild Reef exhibit. Credit: ©Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez Asexual reproduction is prevalent among animals such as starfish, deep-sea worms,…
Illustration portrays the microbial makeup of human beings. According to recent studies on zebrafish, gut microbes play a role in the process of pruning excess…
A new research study suggests that quieting communication between heart cells and their environment protects this organ from harmful signals related to stresses such as…
Human kidney ureteric bud organoids derived from stem cells and stained for different proteins. Credit: Bonventre Lab/Brigham and Women’s Hospital A Key Step Forward One…
Furthermore, the researchers found that connective tissue cells play a significant role in heart regeneration by temporarily entering an activated state. Zebrafish may repair heart…
Lifelong production of sperm is made possible by a newly discovered stem cell regulator. According to research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, the enzyme…
Natural and synthetic embryos side by side show comparable brain and heart formation. Credit: Amadei and Handford Scientists from the University of Cambridge have created…
Differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes at 6 weeks are exhibited by babies born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy. According to a preliminary analysis presented…
A new MIT-led study suggests that degraded sensory input is beneficial, and necessary, for auditory development. Credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT, with images from iStockphoto A…
From our first breath, our lungs are exposed to microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses. Thanks to immune cells in the lungs, so-called macrophages, we…