The Iditarod is the longest annual sled dog raceâ covering over 1,500 miles…
Category: 5. Biology
-
Breakthrough research uncovers multiple autism subtypes with unique traits
Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition’s genetic underpinnings and…
Continue Reading
-
Sticky cell coating boosts liver repair without the need for transplants
A new process could help to treat liver disease without needing an organ transplant, a new study reveals.
Hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) can help to repair the liver, but they often don’t stick well to the existing tissue, making…
Continue Reading
-
Genetic insights reveal new targets for treating extracranial arteriovenous malformations
Our genes underlie all aspects of life, from our looks to how our cells behave. This includes diseases, as genetic changes can underlie the development and progression of certain health problems. This is true for arteriovenous…
Continue Reading
-
Lemurs age without inflammationâand it could change human health forever
What can lemurs tell us about inflammation and aging, aka “inflammaging” in humans? That’s the question Elaine Guevara, a biological anthropologist who studies the evolution of life history and aging in primates, set out to understand.
In newly…
Continue Reading
-
Australiaâs ghost crabs decapitate baby sea turtles
Life can get off to a rough start for loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)…
Continue Reading
-
Alzheimer Dementia Risk Reduction in Breast Cancer Survivors
Many breast cancer survivors experience cognitive impairment, difficulty concentrating, or memory loss during and after treatment. Despite the recognized link between mental cognition and breast cancer, no…
Continue Reading
-
No training needed: How humans instinctively read natureâs signals
People’s intuitive perception of biodiversity through visual and audio cues is remarkably accurate and aligns closely with scientific measures of biodiversity. This is according to new research published in the British Ecological Society journal,…
Continue Reading
-
How does olive oil affect gut health?
Researchers reviewed how olive-derived bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, secoiridoids, and triterpenes, modulate the gut microbiota and promote intestinal health.
Review: Exploring the Impact of Olive-Derived Bioactive…
Continue Reading
-
Why monkeysâand humansâcanât look away from social conflict
Have you ever wondered what kind of video content would most grab the attention of monkeys?
A new study of long-tailed macaques suggests the monkeys seem to like some of the same kind of content that humans do: videos featuring aggression and…
Continue Reading