Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal — foraging for
Month: March 2024
Initial SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations prime immune cells to respond to subsequent variants
Antibody responses to new SARS-CoV-2 variant infections and vaccinations are powerfully shaped by prior exposures to earlier SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, according
Common viruses trigger most cases of intussusception in children
Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according
Lonely 12 year-olds less likely to gain employment in adulthood
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in partnership with the University
Even cells know the importance of recycling
Autophagy is a process used by cells as a recycling system to transport and break down organelles and other cytosolic
New discovery reveals how the egg controls sperm entry
After the egg has been fertilized by a sperm, the surrounding egg coat tightens, mechanically preventing the entry of additional
Sleep-wake rhythm: Fish change our understanding of sleep regulation
Contrary to common belief, not all vertebrates regulate their sleep-wake rhythm in the same way. University of Basel researchers have
New bioengineered protein design shows promise in fighting COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have been racing to develop effective treatments and preventatives against the virus.
Alzheimer’s drug fermented with help from AI and bacteria moves closer to reality
Galantamine is a common medication used by people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia around the world to
Advanced army robots more likely to be blamed for deaths
Advanced killer robots are more likely to blamed for civilian deaths than military machines, new research has revealed. The University