Hopfions Unveiled: The 3D Spin Structures Set to Spin Up Future Tech
Hopfions, magnetic spin structures predicted decades ago, have become a hot and challenging research topic in recent years. In a study published today in Nature,…
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Sea Monster Surprise: Ancient Pliosaur Remains Challenge What We Knew
The fossils of a 170-million-year-old ancient marine reptile from the Age of Dinosaurs have been identified as the oldest-known mega-predatory pliosaur. This group of ocean-dwelling…
Decoding Evolution: Landmark Study Sheds Light on Darwin’s Iconic Finches
An international team of researchers has recently published a landmark study on contemporary evolutionary change in natural populations. Utilizing one of the most extensive genomic…
Stone Age Secrets Unveiled: A DNA Dive Into Europe’s Genetic and Cultural Past
New genetic research provides new insights into the European Stone Age, revealing how different groups intermingled based on geography and how agriculture influenced genetic flow….
New Research Reveals That Junk Food May Disrupt Deep Sleep
Recent research conducted by Uppsala University examined the impact of junk food on sleep. In a randomized sequence, healthy individuals were given both healthier and…
Skipping Evolution: The Kangaroos That Didn’t Hop
According to a comprehensive analysis by scientists from the University of Bristol and the University of Uppsala, extinct kangaroos didn’t hop like their modern counterparts…
A Risky Pill to Swallow: Contraceptive Use Linked to 73% Increase in Depression Risk
Women who used combined contraceptive pills were at greater risk of developing depression than women who did not, according to a new study from Uppsala…
Illuminating Science: X-Rays Visualize How One of Nature’s Strongest Bonds Breaks
Scientists have deciphered how an activated catalyst breaks down the strong carbon-hydrogen bonds in potent greenhouse gas methane, according to a study published in Science….
Genomic Journeys: How 240 Mammal Species Help Explain Human Disease Risks
Genomes From 240 Mammal Species Explain Human Disease Risks Why is it that certain mammals have an exceptional sense of smell, some hibernate, and yet…
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Like Autism and ADHD May Increase Your Risk of Testicular Cancer
According to a recent study conducted by scientists at Uppsala University and Uppsala University Hospital, men with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and ADHD, have a…
Sea Monster From Age of Dinosaurs Found on Remote Arctic Island
For nearly 190 years, scientists have searched for the origins of ancient sea-going reptiles from the Age of Dinosaurs. Now a team of Swedish and…
A New Crocodile Hypothesis Could Help People With Hearing Loss
A new hypothesis about crocodile ears. Over 1.2 billion individuals worldwide have hearing loss. Crocodiles, on the other hand, have excellent hearing for their whole…
New Type of Coronavirus Discovered in Rodents
Researchers from the Zoonosis Science Center at Uppsala University have identified a new coronavirus. Their study of approximately 260 bank voles caught around Grimsö, Örebro…
The Last Day of the Dinosaurs: New Details on Devastating Asteroid That Hit Earth
The asteroid which killed nearly all of the dinosaurs struck Earth during springtime. This conclusion was drawn by an international team of researchers after having…
Ancestors of Legionella Bacteria – Which Causes Legionnaires’ Disease – Infected Cells Two Billion Years Ago
Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered that the ancestors of legionella bacteria infected eukaryotic cells as early as two billion years ago. It happened soon…
Scientists Design a Molecule With Great Potential for Treatment of COVID-19
Uppsala researchers have succeeded in designing a molecule that inhibits the replication of coronaviruses and that has great potential for development into a drug suitable…
Mending Broken DNA: Researchers Solve Puzzling Biological Search Problem
How the cell can mend broken DNA using another DNA copy as template has puzzled researchers for years. How is it possible to find the…
Structures Discovered in Brain Cancer Patients Can Help Fight Tumors
Scientists at Uppsala University have discovered lymph node-like structures close to the tumor in brain cancer patients, where immune cells can be activated to attack…
