Sing Smart: Vocal Learning Linked to Problem Solving Skills and Brain Size
A study reveals European starlings are not just advanced vocal learners but also adept problem solvers, suggesting a co-evolution of vocal learning, cognitive abilities, and…
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New Research Sheds Light on the Formation of One of Nature’s Most Fundamental Molecules
Life runs on ribosomes. Every cell across the globe requires ribosomes to convert genetic data into the vital proteins required for the organism’s operation, and,…
Scientists Discover an Epigenetic Key That Unlocks Common Deadly Cancers
In the early stages, every stem cell is presented with a decisive selection. For example, during the development of skin, the embryonic epidermis starts off…
Pheromone Frenzy: World’s First Transgenic Ants Reveal How Colonies Respond to an Alarm
Scientists have engineered the first transgenic ants to gain insights into the ants’ olfactory system. They found that alarm pheromones only activate specific areas in…
Lab-Grown Mini Lungs: Accelerating Respiratory Disease Research
Scientists have developed a cell culture technology that creates “cloned” miniature human lungs on microchips from stem cells, offering a new method for studying lung…
The Pangenome Breakthrough: A Crystal Clear Image of Human Genomic Diversity
In a major advance, scientists have assembled genomic sequences of 47 people from diverse backgrounds to create a pangenome, which offers a more accurate representation…
The Skin’s Secret Weapon: Researchers Uncover an Ancient Mechanism for Wound Repair
The world can be a hazardous place, with various dangers lurking around us such as bacteria, viruses, accidents, and injuries. Our skin acts as the…
How Do Nutrients Enter Cells? Solving the Mystery
Proteins integrated into the cell membrane play a crucial role in transporting nutrients to the intended destination within our cells. If this transportation system malfunctions…
New Research: Taking Care of Your Teeth Could Help Prevent Chronic Joint Pain
A researcher at Rice University discovers a critical piece of information in discarded data that redirects their research in the right direction. Regular dental check-ups…
Far-Reaching Implications: Scientists Shed Light on the “Original Antigenic Sin”
According to the theory of original antigenic sin (OAS), our immune systems react most strongly to the viral strains we encountered in our childhoods. This…
Why Do Older Fathers Pass on More Genetic Mutations to Their Offspring?
The male reproductive system is a hotspot for the emergence of new genes, which may explain why more new mutations are passed down from fathers…
Arginine – The Nutrient That Cancer Cells Crave
Arginine is an amino acid naturally produced by our bodies and plentiful in the fish, meat, and nuts that we eat. However, as recent research…
Mitoribosome Assembly: How a Cell’s Mitochondria Make Their Own Protein Factories
Across the tree of life, ribosomes, the tiny protein-producing factories within cells, are ubiquitous and look largely identical. Ribosomes that keep bacteria chugging along are,…
Why Do We Slow Down When We Are Sick? Scientists Identify the Cells Responsible
New research reveals new information about sickness behaviors. When we’re feeling under the weather, we tend to eat, drink, and exercise less. We’re not the…
Scientists Discover Why Some People Are Mosquito Magnets
It can be impossible to hide from a female mosquito—she will hunt down any member of the human species by tracking our CO2 exhalations, body…
Unlocking the Mystery: How Mosquitoes Smell Humans
Between a variety of mosquito-borne diseases, most notably malaria, nearly one million deaths each year can be traced back to simple mosquito bites. Therefore, curbing…
Explaining the Most Baffling Quirk of COVID: Common Gene Variant Linked to Mortality
It may be the most baffling quirk of COVID: While some infected individuals only have minor, flu-like symptoms, in others COVID-19 can spiral into severe…
Broad Implications: New Study Reveals Where Memory Fragments Are Stored
Recalling memories requires the cooperation of several brain regions. When you have a memorable evening at a restaurant, more than just the food stays in…
