New research exploring the roots of modern Japanese populations has linked the genetic signature of Jomon hunter-gatherers to a higher
Day: November 15, 2024
AI method can spot potential disease faster, better than humans, study finds
A “deep learning” artificial intelligence model developed at Washington State University can identify pathology, or signs of disease, in images
Recycling in middle age may be critical for brain health
Mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells, play an essential role in maintaining cellular health. When damaged, they are removed through
Robotic shorts support people when walking
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed robotic trousers that enable people to walk more easily while
Anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics mediated by distinct neural circuits
New research suggests that it could be possible to separate treatment from hallucinations when developing new drugs based on psychedelics.
New discovery enables gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, other disorders
Gene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there is a big problem:
Revolutionizing biology education: Scientists film ‘giant’ mimivirus in action
The COVID-19 pandemic led to heightened public interest in learning about viruses and how they can cause diseases. There has
Optical biosensor rapidly detects mpox virus
A new variant of human mpox has claimed the lives of approximately 5% of people with reported infections in the
Genetic variation enhances cancer drug sensitivity
By exploiting the genetic variation in cancer cells, an already approved cancer drug demonstrated enhanced effects against cancer cells in
It’s my brain’s fault! Why teenagers make often unwise decisions
Adults exhibit a general tendency to make better decisions than adolescents, and this improvement drives an increase in specific and
