The Brain’s “Chill Pill” – Gene That Suppresses Anxiety Discovered by Scientists
An international team of scientists has identified a gene in the brain linked to anxiety symptoms, with modifications to this gene shown to reduce anxiety…
An international team of scientists has identified a gene in the brain linked to anxiety symptoms, with modifications to this gene shown to reduce anxiety…
Studying yeast cells, researchers build a biosynthetic genetic ‘clock’ to extend lifespan. Researchers have created a synthetic genetic ‘clock’ that significantly extends cellular lifespan. By…
The research uses the genomes of 241 species and can be used to support animal and human health outcomes. Research led by a team of…
The impact of PET particles on zebrafish was examined by researchers. PET, the plastic commonly used to manufacture bottles, is a widespread presence in our…
Study shows that echolocation frequency and wing shape of bats evolve in unison, which leads to distinct ‘foraging syndromes’ adapted to different environments. Bats are…
In a twist that surprised UCLA researchers, starving ants were more cautious, not less, in their search for food. Argentine ants have been able to…
A microscopic scuticociliate parasite caused a mass die-off of long-spined sea urchins in the Caribbean in 2022, posing significant risks to coral reef health. Researchers…
A recent investigation has revealed information about the subterranean microbreweries used by ground-nesting bees. The microbiomes of cellophane bees, a species known for using cellophane-like…
Misfolded proteins pose a threat to cellular health, as they interfere with normal functions and contribute to age-associated degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and…
Caltech researchers discovered an enzyme that enables viral vectors to cross the blood-brain barrier, potentially aiding brain disorder drug development and research. The blood–brain barrier…
The first molecular images of olfaction have opened the door to creating new smells. Scientists from UC San Francisco (UCSF) have accomplished a significant breakthrough…
A machine learning approach can predict bacteria’s pH preferences from their genomes. This breakthrough could enhance ecological restoration, agriculture, and the development of probiotics, as…
Studies from the Zoonomia Project pinpoint key parts of the human genome that have remained unchanged after millions of years of evolution and may shed…
Blinking is vital for the eye’s health and function. It serves multiple purposes such as keeping the eyes clean, safeguarding them, and even conveying nonverbal…
The international Zoonomia Project has analyzed the genomes of 240 mammalian species, revealing conserved regions that could be biologically essential and may influence diseases. It…
Scientists have identified the gene Dyrk1a and at least three other genes as responsible for facial and skull structural changes in a mouse model of…
A team of researchers from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa, has recently published a study in…
“These are times of major changes in the environment, and how those changes impact the organisms is relevant to understanding our current environment and environmental…