In a fruit fly, nerve cells that detect limb movement are silenced when the insect walks or grooms. This on-off switch may help the nervous system to shift between two states: one helps keep the Read More
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Signals are processed only if they reach the brain during brief receptive cycles. This timing mechanism explains how attention filters information and may inform therapies and brain-inspired technologies. It has long been recognized that the Read More
Exercise intensity affects the gut microbiome, shifting bacteria and gut health markers. Diet and rest patterns also contribute to these changes. Exercise is widely known to benefit both mental and physical health, but new findings Read More
Research indicates that hormonal birth control can influence emotions and memory, shaping the daily reality of women worldwide. Hormonal birth control is a fact of life for millions of women. In the United States alone, Read More
It doesn’t take an expert photographer to know that the steadier the camera, the sharper the shot. But that conventional wisdom isn’t always true, according to new research led by Brown University engineers. Read More
Blood cultures, a laboratory test for detecting the presence of bacteria in samples of a patient’s blood, are widely used by acute care hospitals to find infections as early as possible, identify their cause Read More
Mars’ glaciers are over 80% pure ice, formed by similar processes worldwide. This discovery sheds light on past climate and future exploration resources. On the slopes of Martian mountains and within its craters lie formations that Read More
Therapeutic vaccination against HPV-related tumors: Study shows nanoparticles make difference
Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have collaborated with the SILVACX project group at Heidelberg University to develop a therapeutic vaccination concept that can mobilize the immune system to target cancer cells. The Read More
Comparisons of pelvic development in human and primate embryos reveals key steps in human evolution Summary By comparing the pelvic development of human and primate embryos, scientists are uncovering crucial insights into human evolution. Studies Read More
A vaccine successfully induced specific B cells in rhesus macaques, paving the way for an effective HIV vaccine in humans. Summary A promising HIV vaccine strategy has shown success in rhesus macaques. The vaccine effectively Read More