The predatory bacterium Myxococcus xanthus (left) slaughtering its prey (right). Black dots are predator aggregates called fruiting bodies and the rippling waves in the contact…
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Researchers have discovered a new class of antibodies capable of neutralizing various flu virus strains, potentially aiding in the development of more broadly protective flu…
A new camera system, capable of replicating how various animals perceive colors, has been developed by researchers. This system overcomes the limitations of traditional methods…
Researchers discover that just like in mice, human tears contain a chemical signal that blocks conspecific male aggression. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Exposure to tears led to…
Researchers found that Ice Age sabertooth cats and dire wolves had a high rate of osteochondrosis in their joints, based on over 1,500 limb bones…
The skull of Hippopotamus amphibius of Cava Montanari. Cranium in dorsal (A), ventral (B), right lateral (C), left lateral (D) and posterior (E) views. Mandible…
A new study shows that older individuals who engage in long-term financial planning have a lower risk of death, suggesting a link between proactive financial…
A study has linked a high-sugar diet to insulin resistance in the brain, impairing the removal of neuronal debris and potentially increasing the risk of…
A new study delved into the relationship between climate change and human populations in Neolithic Europe. Analyzing archaeological and geological data from Central European regions,…
New research indicates that women’s bodies are seen as slimmer in selfies compared to other angles. Viewing selfies could be more harmful to those prone…
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…
View of the Marmoles cave entrance from inside. New research from the University of Bern and Universidad de Córdoba reveals that historical caves on the…
Researchers have found that the brain processes speech differently depending on how distinct it is and whether we’re focusing on it. The study combines neural…
Researchers from the UK have developed a publicly accessible database, the “unknome”, which lists thousands of understudied proteins encoded by human genes. By assigning a…
A new study found cats on vegan diets had perceived better health than those on meat-based diets, but differences weren’t statistically significant. Although the differences…
Fiber technology at Tabon Cave, 39-33 000 years ago. An artistic view based on the latest archaeological data. Drawing by Carole Cheval-Art’chéograph. Made for the…
A study published in PLOS Biology suggests that reducing methylation of a messenger RNA can help in the migration of macrophages to the brain and…
Shortcomings of current metagenomic analyses. Credit: Serrano-Antón et al., CC-BY 4.0 Research study of simulated microbial communities shows analyses are flawed by incomplete DNADNA, or…
According to a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health, ChatGPT has demonstrated its ability to perform at or around the passing…
Artist’s reconstruction of Ignacius dawsonae surviving six months of winter darkness in the extinct warm temperate ecosystem of Ellesmere Island, Arctic Canada. Credit: Kristen Miller,…