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Researchers from the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, have uncovered a previously unknown function of the enzyme OGA, a key player in cellular regulation. The discovery may pave the way for new approaches to treating diseases such as Alzheimer's. October 2025 by Helene Eriksen How does a cell keep track of its many signals? One answer lies in tiny sugar tags that are constantly added to and removed from proteins.

In a ground-breaking discovery that illuminates new insights into the early prehistoric origins of art and creativity, a new study led by re-searchers from Aarhus University have identified the earliest known use of blue pigment in Europe. by Mette Gjanderup Heilskov In a ground-breaking discovery that illuminates new insights into the early prehistoric origins of art and creativity, a new study led by researchers from Aarhus University have identified the earliest known use of blue pigment in Europe.

A study led by EPFL shows that Urolithin A, a natural compound, can abolish high anxiety in rats by repairing mitochondrial function in their brain cells, specifically in the nucleus accumbens. The findings open a new avenue for effective and possibly side effect-free nutritional approaches to help reduce anxiety.

One third of young people are functionally illiterate. Although no direct causal link has been established, this development coincides with the rise of the smartphone. That is why Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is launching a study into how technology affects reading and writing skills, and how education can respond more effectively.

Common flood management tactics risk doing more harm than good without improved monitoring and understanding of rivers, according to a new study co-authored by Simon Fraser researchers. Published in the journal Nature , the study looked at the 2021 flood of Western Europe's Meuse River that caused dozens of fatalities and billions of dollars in infrastructure damage.

A powerful new software tool which can accurately predict the performance of biofilters used by the water industry could reduce the challenge of maintaining the purity of tap water. Researchers from the University of Glasgow's James Watt School of Engineering developed the tool, called the Environmental Buckingham Pi Neural Network, or EnviroPiNet.

Modern printed circuit boards are made from petroleum-based materials and are difficult to recycle. researchers have developed a biodegradable version - an important step toward sustainable electronics. Their biomaterial is based entirely on wood and can be processed into functional circuit boards for electronic devices.

When Bifidobacterium breve, widely available in probiotic drinks, is present in the gut of pregnant females it boosts the placenta's production of pregnancy hormones to reduce the likelihood of complications like preeclampsia and miscarriage. Our results open up an entirely new way to assess the health of a pregnant mother and her developing fetus by looking at the mother's gut microbiome.

Mesoamerica Christophe Helmke and Magnus Pharao Hansen have taken the first steps toward solving a major archaeological mystery surrounding the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan. Until now, the language of Teotihuacan has been unknown. More than two millennia ago, Teotihuacan was a thriving metropolis in central Mexico with up to 125,000 inhabitants.

What effects does severe obesity have on the lungs? A research team led Veronika Lukacs-Kornek from the 'ImmunoSensation 2 ' Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bonn and the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Experimental Immunology (IMMEI) at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) investigated this question.

Scientists develop AI tool to read the "code" of bacterial viruses and design personalised phage treatments A research team from the Institute for Integrative Systems Biology (I²SysBio), a joint centre of the University of Valencia (UV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has developed an innovative artificial intelligence system to predict which bacteria can be targeted by bacteriophages (phages) based on the sequence of a key enzyme: depolymerase.

Researchers at the ULB Center for Diabetes Research, in collaboration with Oxford University and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, have mapped for the first time the effects of over 400 diabetes-related genetic variants on human pancreas cells. Their findings, published in Cell Genomics, open up new avenues for the development of personalized treatments.

Astronomers have detected the explosive, highly toxic gas phosphine (PH3), in the atmosphere of an ancient brown dwarf (Wolf 1130C) located 54 light-years from the Sun in the constellation Cygnus. Phosphine has long been recognised as a possible biosignature for anaerobic life, given that there are few natural sources in terrestrial planet atmospheres.

On October 6, 1995, the first exoplanet was discovered at the University of Geneva Observatory, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.

When we think of microbiota, we usually think of our gut. However, there is another, lesser-known type of microbiota that also plays a central role: the plant microbiota. In an article that appeared on the cover of the October 2, 2025 issue of "Science", Prof. Niko Geldner and his team at the University of Lausanne have unraveled the intricate web of the "phytobiota", where, sheltered underground, bacteria and roots cultivate a bittersweet love affair.

Researchers from EPFL, AMD, and the University of Novi Sad have uncovered a long-standing inefficiency in the algorithm that programs millions of reconfigurable chips used worldwide, a discovery that could reshape how future generations of these are designed and programmed.

Which yeast strains are best for producing high-quality wines and alcohol-free beers? And how do yeast cells make choices when converting sugar into energy? Systems biologist Julius Battjes investigated how this works and what it can mean for sustainable and efficient production. Making yeast work smarter Due to climate change, grapes are becoming increasingly sweet.

Posted on: 03 October 2025 Engaging in creative experiences like music, dance, visual arts, and even specific video games can slow brain aging and promote healthier brain function, says a trailblazing international GBHI study from published in Nature Communications Although creativity has long been celebrated for its cultural and personal value, this study is the first large-scale scientific evidence directly linking creative engagement to direct measurable protection of brain health.

An international research collaboration has harnessed supercomputing power to better understand how massive slabs of ancient ocean floors are shaped as they sink hundreds of kilometres below the Earth's surface. Sophisticated computer models developed by researchers in the UK, Switzerland and the USA has cast new light on the complex physical interactions which govern the sliding and sinking of the ancient ocean floor also referred to as subducted slabs through the Earth's mantle, a process known as subduction.

For the first time, a new ultrasound technique allows researchers to stimulate multiple locations in the brain simultaneously. This opens up new possibilities for treating devastating brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and depression in the future. The first picture taken of a person nowadays is usually an ultrasound scan in the womb.