Science & Technology
Team creates novel rabies viral vectors for neural circuit mapping
A research team has created 20 new recombinant rabies viral vectors for neural circuit mapping that offer a range of significant advantages over existing tools, including the ability to detect microstructural changes in models of aging and Alzheimer’s …
Treating liver cancer with microrobots piloted by a magnetic field
Researchers have developed a novel approach to treat liver tumors using magnet-guided microrobots in an MRI device.
Key genes linked to DNA damage and human disease uncovered
Scientists unveil 145 genes vital for genome health, and possible strategies to curb progression of human genomic disorders.
Significantly fewer births on weekends and holidays than weekdays, data analysis of over 21 million births from 1979-2018 in Japan shows
Significantly more babies were born on a weekday instead of weekend day or holiday, reveals a large-scale analysis of 21 million births in Japan over almost four decades.
Vittrup Man crossed over from forager to farmer before being sacrificed in Denmark
Vittrup Man was born along the Scandinavian coast before moving to Denmark, where he was later sacrificed, according to a new study.
Some Pre-Roman humans were buried with dogs, horses and other animals
Some people from an ancient community in what is now northern Italy were interred with animals and animal parts from species such as dogs, horses and pigs. The reasons remain mysterious, but might indicate an enduring companion relationship between the…
Reported marital harmony — or conflict — accounts for nearly ten percent of the variation in mental health self-assessments in a broad study of Australian adults
Australian adults who report a good relationship that meets their original expectations tend to score higher in mental health, while adults who report loving their spouse but wished they had never entered the relationship and note relationship problems…
Emojis are differently interpreted depending on gender, culture, and age of viewer
Gender, culture, and age all appear to play a role in how emojis are interpreted, according to a new study.
Cleaned surfaces may be germ-free, but they’re not bare
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, surfaces in public spaces are cleaned more often. While disinfectant solutions eliminate germs, they don’t leave behind a truly bare surface. They deposit a thin film that doesn’t get wiped up, even after giving the surf…
Researchers uncover mechanisms behind enigmatic shapes of nuclei
White blood cells known as neutrophils feature a nucleus that is structured strikingly different than most nuclei. These unique shapes permit neutrophils to travel all over the body to combat invading pathogens. Scientists have now deciphered the shape…
The role of jellies as a food source in the Arctic winter
The Arctic is changing rapidly due to climate change. It is not only affected by increasing surface temperatures, but also by warm water from the Atlantic, which is flowing in more and more — changing the structures and functions of the ecosystem as i…
Tawny owl’s pale grey color linked to vital functions ensuring survival in extreme conditions
A recent genetic discovery has revealed that the pale grey plumage of the tawny owl is linked to crucial functions that aid the bird’s survival in cold environments. As global temperatures rise, dark brown plumage is likely to become more common in taw…
Microscopy: Overcoming the traditional resolution limit for the fast co-tracking of molecules
Researchers have developed an innovative method to simultaneously track rapid dynamic processes of multiple molecules at the molecular scale.
Red nets signal ‘stop’ to insect pests, reduce need for insecticides
Red nets are better at keeping away a common agricultural insect pest than typical black or white nets, according to a new study. Researchers experimented with the effect of red, white, black and combination-colored nets on deterring onion thrips from …