New Insights into the Evolutionary History of Picrodontids
A recent research paper published in Biology Letters has provided new insights into the evolutionary history of picrodontids, an extinct family of placental mammals. The study, co-authored by Jordan Crowell, an Anthropology Ph.D. candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center, Stephen…
New AI-Supported Binoculars Unveiled at CES
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year, a new pair of AI-supported binoculars was unveiled, promising to revolutionize wildlife watching. The Swarovski Optik AX Visio binoculars, designed by Marc Newson, are equipped with artificial intelligence that can identify over…
New Study Reveals Plant Immune System’s Regulation of Iron Uptake
Plants have long been known to have a sophisticated defense system against pathogens. However, a recent study published in Nature sheds light on a new aspect of plant immunity – the regulation of iron uptake. Researchers have discovered that when…
Study Shows Even Small Amounts of Exercise Can Improve Brain Health
It’s no secret that the brain and body are deeply connected, and we already know that exercising regularly can do so much for our mental health and overall mood. Now we’re learning just how important exercise can be—even in small…
Breakthrough in Understanding Genetic Regulatory Effects in Pigs
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding genetic regulatory effects across pig tissues, shedding light on the potential for fundamental biological discovery and exploitation in animal breeding and human biomedicine. The Farm Animal Genotype-Tissue Expression (FarmGTEx) project has been established…
Genetic Influence on Body’s Response to Low Oxygen
Genetics May Influence the Body’s Response to Low Oxygen, Pitt Study Finds University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the body’s response to limited oxygen and its impact on blood vessel disease of…
The Importance of Self-Care and Home-Summer Cooling Treatments
The New Year is a time to start afresh, work on your goals and rejuvenate yourself. Self-care is one of the most important forms of love. It’s imperative to take time off your busy schedule and focus on revitalising yourself….
6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes
6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes By Tracy Swartz Published Jan. 7, 2024, 4:13 p.m. ET Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to…
Rice University Scientists Develop Noninvasive Method to Monitor Gene Expression in the Brain
This week, Rice University scientists have made a groundbreaking development in the study of gene expression in the brain. Their research, published in Nature Biotechnology, introduces a noninvasive method to monitor gene expression dynamics in the brain through a simple…
Seeking Another Earth: Look for Low Carbon Dioxide
Seeking another Earth? Look for low carbon dioxide What do we need to find if we want to discover another Earth? If an exoplanet is too far away for even the most powerful telescopes to search directly for water or…