Scientists Discover Unusual Ancient Fish 900 Miles North of Its Previous Known Range
The Australian brook lamprey (Mordacia praecox) belongs to a group of primitive jawless fish. Growing up to 15 cm in length, it has rows of…
The Australian brook lamprey (Mordacia praecox) belongs to a group of primitive jawless fish. Growing up to 15 cm in length, it has rows of…
A study indicates that autistic females experience a more rapid rate of cortical thinning throughout childhood. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have discovered…
Sensory hypersensitivity in mice with Grin2b mutations is associated with hyperactivity in the anterior cingulate cortex and increased connectivity throughout the brain. A research team…
A genomic study supports the hypothesis that the evolution of ruminant horns and antlers was not independent. From the small ossicones on a giraffe to…
A groundbreaking study has mapped a human cerebral cortex fragment in unprecedented detail, finding crucial cellular details and providing a tool for future research. Using…
The study identifies several emotion regulation systems, offering targets for therapeutic interventions. Ever want to scream during a particularly bad day, but then manage not…
KAUST researchers have improved CRISPR gene editing safety by reducing harmful DNA deletions and enhancing repair mechanisms, advancing towards safer genetic treatments. A simple and…
A study has found that jays can remember incidental details, which is similar to episodic memory in humans. According to a study recently published in…
Chemical biologists at Scripps Research have developed a preliminary “proof-of-concept” vaccine, potentially paving the way for the first effective treatment for xylazine overdose in humans….
Researchers present evidence of repeatable evolutionary patterns in California’s stick insect populations, demonstrating that while short-term evolution can be predictable due to constant environmental pressures…
Scientists have discovered that nearly all individuals with two copies of the APOE4 gene will develop signs of Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a distinct genetic form…
New research reveals that cell-in-cell phenomena, where one cell consumes another, are common across all life forms and important for normal biological functions, not just…
Yale researchers have uncovered how sexual parasitism among deep-sea anglerfish, involving males permanently attaching to females, facilitated their adaptation from shallow-water habitats to the deep-sea…
Researchers discovered a novel antibacterial mechanism of plectasin, an antibiotic derived from a fungus. The study reveals that plectasin forms Velcro-like structures that trap crucial…
Research reveals that the gut microbiota affects mental health and social behavior, with studies showing that it can influence decision-making related to fairness, highlighting potential…
Recent research identifies “sharp wave-ripples” in the hippocampus as a brain mechanism that determines which daily experiences become permanent memories, with significant ripples during idle…
A team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made significant progress in understanding carboxysomes, which are structures in certain bacteria…
University of Hawaiʻi scientists discovered key reproductive behaviors of giant Antarctic sea spiders, providing new insights into their development and the broader marine ecosystem. This…