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A new study from the UK Dementia Research Institute reveals that oligodendrocytes, non-neuronal brain cells, produce amyloid beta, a key protein in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers…
Tool marks might represent some of the earliest known signs of human presence in southern South America. Recent findings from Argentina indicate human presence and…
Researchers used a hybrid approach to sequence DNA from individual wild flies and museum specimens. New research has significantly advanced fruit fly genomics by sequencing…
Researchers developed TetrapodTraits, a comprehensive database featuring over 33,000 tetrapod species, aimed at enhancing global biodiversity studies. This tool addresses knowledge gaps and data inconsistencies…
Research updates radiocarbon calibration curve and reevaluates dates of Greek shipwrecks. Improved radiocarbon calibration techniques now offer more accurate date estimates for Greek shipwrecks, according…
Researchers from Roskilde University in Denmark have developed a universal equation that can effectively predict the frequency of wingbeats and fin strokes made by birds,…
Chimpanzees afflicted with illness consume tree bark, dead wood, and ferns known for their antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. According to a study published on June…
Hybrids of wild Patagonian strains and traditional brewer’s yeast had mutations that enhanced alcohol production. Researchers Jennifer Molinet and Francisco Cubillos from the Universidad de…
A new study confirmed that a 3500-year-old Mycenaean suit of armor was combat-ready, as evidenced by tests with Greek Marines enduring a rigorous combat simulation,…
Researchers in San Francisco studied the transition from injecting to smoking fentanyl, finding it driven by fear of overdose and injection difficulties, yet still associated…
A study reveals that maternal obesity in mice increases microRNA levels in the hypothalamus in offspring, leading to overeating. Maternal obesity impacts the eating behaviors…
Temporary campsites indicate repeated visits by early hunter-gatherers. Thousands of years ago, early hunter-gatherers frequently visited Tagua Tagua Lake in Chile to hunt prehistoric elephants…
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…
The capacity of microbes to modify fat metabolism might account for potential health advantages in humans. A recent study has revealed that the microbes present…
Study could challenge the widespread view that fleas and rats are the only contributors to plague outbreaks. According to the results of a new laboratory…
During a brain scan, while engaging in a bystander intervention task, participants experiencing stress displayed distinct neural activation patterns compared to those who were not…
Bee and butterfly populations are declining in North America due to environmental changes. A study highlights regional trends and calls for improved monitoring and conservation…
More than 150,000 people per year are estimated to have died from heatwaves around the globe and the new study reveals regional disparities in heatwave…