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Contrary to the widespread belief that teams with diverse expertise are automatically more creative, a new study by a joint team of researchers from the University of Waterloo, Xiamen University and Texas Tech University reveals this isn't always the case.

Using medical data from more than 1,200 people, specific microbiome signatures have been identified that allow precise prediction of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

Study: Metagenomics reveals spatial variation in cyanobacterial composition, function, and biosynthetic potential in the Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya To try to understand how harmful algal blooms

By studying the roundworm C. elegans, neuroscientist Steven Flavell explores how neural circuits give rise to behavior.

Brain-computer interface can enable people with paralysis to socialize with others, participate in remote work and enjoy recreational activities Study: A real-time, high performance brain-computer interface for finger decoding and quadcopter control (DOI: 10.

Research investments critical as Rapid Infection Diagnostics bridges the gap between academic innovation and real-world implementation When it comes to bloodstream infections, the dangers increase by the hour.

Rapid change seen in the Formby squirrels' jaws following the removal of supplementary peanuts may have implications for the conservation of red squirrels and other species argues Dr Philip Cox (UCL Biosciences) in The Conversation.

A new computational model explains how neurons linked to spatial navigation can also help store episodic memories.

DNA sequencing was revolutionized after scientists discovered a new bacterium in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, and today it's a common research technique.

A decreased kidney function is reportedly related to reductions in cognitive performance and brain structure, according to a new study.

Machine-learning models let neuroscientists study the impact of auditory processing on real-world hearing. When sound waves reach the inner ear, neurons there pick up the vibrations and alert the brain. Encoded in their signals is a wealth of information that enables us to follow conversations, recognize familiar voices, appreciate music, and quickly locate a ringing phone or crying baby.

The brains of people under the influence of psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic "magic" mushrooms and truffles, respond fundamentally differently to visual stimuli.

As the first bird flu death in the U.S. sparks concern over the ongoing spread of the virus, epidemiologist and microbiologist Meghan Davis explains what to know and do Bird flu continues to spread across the United States and behave in uncanny ways.

A battery that needs feeding instead of charging? This is exactly what researchers have achieved with their 3D-printed, biodegradable fungal battery.

An international team of scientists are to set to use thousands of MRI brain scans from research teams around the world in a bid to study Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a lifelong neurological condition.

A prototype AI chatbot tool has been developed to help pull together vital human, animal and environmental health information to support the global response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Until now, contraception has been the method of choice for zoos to avoid surplus animals.

They have exotic names such as gamma owl, wine hawk moth, beautiful bear or frost moth and they live largely in secret because they shy away from daylight: moths are a species-rich group of animals with 1,160 species in Germany alone.

Sex differences in brain structure are present from birth, research from the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge has shown.

A significant research grant from the Wellcome Trust will allow a team of researchers to identify the biological mechanisms through which magnetic forces affect animals, including humans. Scientists have long known that many animals have a magnetic sense, which some use to navigate around the Earth, particularly during their spectacular seasonal migrations.

Here are the most widely read scientific, academic, student and institutional news items of the past 12 months, broken down by faculty and the institution. Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients Researchers at EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), led by Grégoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch, have achieved a major milestone in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.

Biosensors show the ratio of NADPH to NADP+ in real time / Insights into the evolution of the protective function of cells Biological cells have many vital functions in the organism. For example, they produce proteins, carbohydrates and fats. But they are also responsible for detoxifying harmful molecules and transmitting signals and immune defence steps.

A new tool that predicts the behaviour of desert locust populations will help national agencies to manage huge swarms before they devastate food crops in Africa and Asia.

University of Queensland researchers have developed a 3D printing method to produce shape-shifting liquid metal robotics with musculoskeletal qualities inspired by animal physiology.

Researchers describe the relationship between facial morphology and cerebral cortex measurements in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder A study published in Psychiatry Research identifies subtle differences in facial shapes that may be linked to the diagnosis of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Interdisciplinary panel highlights research developments in the booming field of computational biosciences How do we integrate millions of data points to correctly diagnose complex diseases and identify therapies?

The phytoplankton that populate oceans are known to play a key role in marine ecosystems and climate regulation.