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BMT researcher Maaike Bril studies skin cells in their dynamic environment with an adaptable hydrogel.

University of Calgary scientists have increased our understanding about the role of genetics in serious heart arrhythmias with a groundbreaking discovery: enhanced function in a gene (ITPR1) widely associated with movement disorders and seizures is also linked to cardiac arrhythmias that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest; one of the most devastating cardiac conditions.

Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne have now discovered that what we call the "dessert stomach" is rooted in the brain.

"Designing Life with AI" is a cross-disciplinary MAKE A total of eight research labs are involved. Our body has some 20,000 different kinds of proteins: collagen, insulin, hemoglobin and many more.

Evolution is traditionally associated with a process of increasing complexity and gaining new genes.

A new form of energy-efficient artificial vision system inspired by the human brain and made in part using honey could help reduce the impact of electronic waste.

A new paper published in Trends in Microbiology highlights significant geographical and socioeconomic gaps in vaginal microbiome research.

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified more than 100 genes that may contribute to bone fracture risk in Thoroughbreds. These findings will inform further research into genetic risk factors, contributing to health and well-being efforts and supporting the development of novel interventions to reduce fracture risk in horses.

A high-resolution spatial map of the human hypothalamus makes it possible to identify specific cells, determine their exact location and analyse their neighbouring cells.

Researchers from the Wyss Center just published a new technical paper in Biomedical Optics Express that showcases the development of a cutting-edge, minimally invasive optical coherence tomography (OCT) system designed specifically for neurosurgery.

It's a copycat killer - often mimicking less severe conditions and delaying much-needed, timely treatments.

Rice is the basis of life for many people. An international research team involving researchers from Würzburg wants to make the plant, which originates from Asia, more resilient to heat and drought.

While nootropics - more commonly known as 'smart drugs' or foods that act as cognitive enhancers - were first identified more than 50 years ago, they have yet to become widely recognized as a legitimate way to improve cognitive performance.

Behavioural biologists talk about long drawn-out approval procedures and the public perception of animal research In a current publication, Professors Helene Richter and Melanie Dammhahn from the Uni

Research by experts at the Department of Paediatrics , and published in the European Journal of Paediatrics shows that early interventions of support to the development of children living in disadvantaged settings, can significantly improve their neurodevelopmental outcomes during early childhood.

It's not always cosy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Würzburg researchers have investigated how animals react to this. Anyone conducting research in the tropical rainforest does not necessarily have a winter jacket and warm socks with them. After all, this region of the world is considered to have a consistently pleasant temperature.

Giraffes are among the world's most recognisable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements and unique coat patterns , they have inspired people's imaginations for centuries.

Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed.

ETH Zurich awards the ETH Medal in recognition of excellent master and doctoral theses. Elena Gimmi was presented with the award on 24 January 2025 for her dissertation.

The presence of humans has a major impact on biodiversity in the city. Especially noise affects the interaction between animals, according to a new study in Wildlife Biology.

The Desertification Research Center (CIDE, UV-CSIC-GVA) has developed a study showing that orienting vine vegetation towards the west, through an innovative adaptation of the traditional vertical trellis, improves grape and wine composition.

Fibroblasts are the most common cell type in connective tissue. They can be compared to 'nature's stitches', holding together damaged tissue until it is healed.

Studying the pathogen R. parkeri, researchers discovered the first evidence of extensive and stable interkingdom contacts between a pathogen and a eukaryotic organelle. In biology textbooks, the endoplasmic reticulum is often portrayed as a distinct, compact organelle near the nucleus, and is commonly known to be responsible for protein trafficking and secretion.

Cambridge researchers are developing implants that could help repair the brain pathways damaged by Parkinson's disease.

Key takeaways UCLA has one of the first Krios G4 cryo-electron microscope s at a university in the U.S. The Krios G4, which reveals atomic details smaller than the wavelength of visible

The remains of the earliest dinosaurs may lie undiscovered in the Amazon and other equatorial regions of South America and Africa, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers. Currently, the oldest known dinosaur fossils date back about 230 million years and were unearthed further south in places including Brazil, Argentina and Zimbabwe.

Caltech has joined a major program through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help characterize the trillions of viruses that live harmlessly within our bodies. Dubbed the Human Virome Program (HVP) the effort is aimed at better understanding the role these microorganisms play in human health.

Study: Stress responsiveness in a wild primate predicts survival across an extreme El Niño drought (DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adq5020) Faced with relentless drought, capuchin monkeys showcased their

Is there only one optimal configuration an organism can reach during evolution? Is there a single formula that describes the trajectory towards the optimum? And can we 'derive' it in a purely theoretical fashion? A team of researchers, including from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), has answers.

Wild baboons failed to demonstrate visual self-recognition in a test carried out by anthropologists at UCL. Published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the study found that while the baboons noticed and responded to a laser mark shone on their arms, legs and hands, they did not react when they saw, via their mirror reflection, the laser on their faces and ears.

Computer simulation has long been a first step in the manufacturing process. Before an engineer or scientist working in fields like energy, chemistry or chip design makes a product or carries out an experiment, they routinely run a simulation. But biology has yet to tap into the full benefits of computer simulations.

The brain remains an intriguing and baffling puzzle. Understanding its enormous complexity is the first step toward finding new treatments for many diseases and disorders.

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