The return of sea otters, a top predator, to a California estuary is helping slow erosion and restore the estuary’s degraded geology. A sea otter…
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An artistic rendering of CRISPR-enhanced T-cells attacking a tumor. Research has shown that the gene-editing system CRISPR can modulate T-cell behavior to make them better…
The cerebellum, indicated by pointer, is the brain within the brain or the tiny brain. It contains half of the brain’s neurons, tightly packed. New…
An artistic rendition of how a new computational modeling system simulates a cancer cell traveling through the human body. To account for millions of cellular…
A team from Duke University has created a speech prosthetic that translates brain signals into speech, aiding individuals with neurological disorders. While still slower than…
Recent research led by Julia Notar at Duke University reveals that brittle stars, despite lacking brains, can learn through experience. These marine creatures, related to…
New research on cycads, ancient plants from the Mesozoic Era, reveals that their survival into the modern era can be attributed to a symbiotic relationship…
Researchers found that certain “non-menthol” cigarettes, marketed as alternatives in places where menthol cigarettes are banned, contain synthetic chemicals that mimic menthol’s cooling sensations. These…
Researchers have identified how certain harmful bacterial proteins, AvrE/DspE, cause diseases in crops by suppressing plants’ immune systems. Using AI predictions, the team found that…
This illustration represents a dark matter particle. Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory attempted to observe these elusive particles using their neutrino detectors in Neutrino…
Scientists have discovered high levels of LDL receptors on blood vessels feeding high-grade glioma brain tumors. These findings open the door for using drugs currently…
Perceived social support is an important factor in maintaining good mental health and well-being. Studies have shown that individuals with high levels of perceived social…
Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects individuals of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is the 10th leading cause of death…
A picture of the patient, Ayla. Credit: University of California – San Francisco The toddler is thriving after the loss of their siblings who had…
Tagging and illuminating only the inhibitory “brake” cells (green) in human brain tissue is just one of many things the new tool from Duke University,…
High-fiber food choices include bananas, whole wheat bread, apples, and broccoli. The human gut evolved to thrive on fermentable fibers, not burgers. It might be…
A gel-based cartilage replacement for sore knees has been created by Duke researchers. It is stronger and more long-lasting than the real thing. The team…
The antibody could greatly improve our ability to defend against future variants. Future vaccine development may be inspired by the findings. Therapeutic antibodies that were…
The symptoms of Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) are comparable to those of Alzheimer’s disease, involving memory loss and issues with thinking and reasoning in…
Global warming weakens certain plant defenses and makes plants more prone to infections. New research helps explain why, and how to help them fight back.…