University of Virginia scientists, led by Joshua Danoff, embarked on a study involving prairie voles to investigate the profound impact of attentive fathering on the development of offspring. Published in…
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Parasites can help animals survive, new study finds
A novel study conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University challenges the conventional negative perception of parasites in nature. Led by Prof. Frida Ben-Ami and Dr. Sigal Orlansky, the study…
Researchers discover novel antifungal treatment
Fungal infections are claiming thousands of lives annually in the United States, with some strains having a nearly 80% morbidity rate. The problem is compounded by the limited availability and…
Golden-crowned sparrows prefer familiar faces over familiar places
A recent study led by ecologists from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln reveals that golden-crowned sparrows may stray from their usual overwintering spot due to the absence of long-lasting flockmates. These…
Chemists must consider environmental impacts of their work
In a commentary published in Nature Reviews Chemistry, Ph.D. student Hannah Flerlage and associate professor Chris Slootweg from the University of Amsterdam’s Van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences propose…
New solitons harness both electric polarization and magnetism
Recent groundbreaking research in theoretical and experimental physics has achieved a remarkable feat – the creation of a diverse array of finely-sized, unique polarization structures known as solitons within a…
Magnetic heterostructures combine the advantages of ferromagnets and antiferromagnets
Researchers from Kaiserslautern and Mainz have uncovered a novel approach in the field of magnetic memories, highlighting the synergy between ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic materials. In a study published in Physical…
New method for identifying aptamers with different binding strengths could improve diagnostic monitoring
Researchers, led by Shana Kelley, have introduced an innovative method to identify artificial DNA sequences with varying levels of binding to small molecules. This new approach, detailed in a study…
CISS effect demonstrated in mesoscopic helical supramolecules
Scientists at the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS) has accomplished an impressive feat in the realm of enantioselectivity. They managed to achieve this without the use of chiral catalysts or…
Quantum computing could help develop more efficient solar panels
Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, armed with the advanced capabilities of the Quantinuum H1-1 quantum computer, have delved into the intriguing realm of singlet fission—a phenomenon where a…
New method for synthesizing non-canonical amino acids
A groundbreaking advancement in chemistry and enzymology has emerged from UC Santa Barbara, where researchers have introduced a novel method merging enzymes and small-molecule photochemistry. This ingenious technique, termed synergistic…
New drug shows promise for non-addictive pain relief
Exciting new research has brought forth a potential game-changer in post-surgery pain management—a drug known as VX-548. This experimental medication has been finely tuned to target a specific pain pathway…
Researchers develop new EEG sensor for VR headsets
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have taken a significant step forward in understanding how our brains react to external stimuli by modifying a commercial virtual reality (VR)…
Deep learning framework can predict Alzheimer’s risk in MCI patients
Researchers from Boston University have made significant strides in addressing the global burden of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). With the projected cost of caring for millions with AD exceeding $1 trillion…
Neural networks and cAMP regulate circadian rhythms in the SCN
Circadian rhythms are natural cycles that last approximately 24 hours, governing various biological processes like sleep and wakefulness. A research group from Nagoya University in Japan has recently revealed that…
Ancient human fossils from China suggest new theory of Native American origins
Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully sequencing the genome of ancient human fossils from the Late Pleistocene in southern China. This exciting discovery, published in Current Biology on…
Early lizards and snakes were more diverse than thought
New research from the University of Bristol, published in Royal Society Open Science, sheds light on the diets of ancient lizards and snakes that coexisted with dinosaurs around 100 million…
Teeth reveal surprising diversity of Cretaceous reptiles at Argentina fossil site
A study published on September 8, 2021, in the open-access journal PLoS ONE by Ariana Paulina-Carabajal and colleagues from INIBIOMA and CONICET in Argentina revealed that in regions where skeletons…
First-ever description of microvertebrate fossil assemblages from Manitoba
In a groundbreaking study, Canadian vertebrate paleontologist Aaron Kilmury and a team of researchers from the University of Manitoba have unveiled the first-ever formal description of microvertebrate fossil assemblages from…
Intermediate-mass black holes devour stars like messy toddlers
A groundbreaking study led by Northwestern University has uncovered fascinating insights into the behavior of intermediate-mass black holes. These cosmic entities seem to exhibit a behavior akin to messy toddlers,…