Science & Technology
New study on the circadian clock of the fruit fly
It is an exciting question why the internal clock runs almost unchanged at the same rate despite fluctuating temperatures. A team has now found an piece of the puzzle to answer this question.
Holding information in mind may mean storing it among synapses
Comparing models of working memory with real-world data, researchers found that information resides not in persistent neural activity, but in the pattern of their connections.
What does a region need to lead a discipline? Pioneers
To find out how many scientists a region needs to become a leader in a discipline, researchers tracked millions of scientists moving across the globe. Their result: there is no critical mass, but you have to be a pioneer. Regions can catch up later, bu…
Actinidia arguta (sarunashi) juice inhibits lung cancer in mice, study finds
A research team has shown that Sarunashi juice and its constituting component isoquercetin help prevent and reduce lung cancer in laboratory mice.
Singing supports stroke rehabilitation
Language function and the psychosocial wellbeing of patients and their families can be promoted with singing-based rehabilitation. Group intervention provides opportunities for peer support while being simultaneously cost effective.
Human brain organoids implanted into mouse cortex respond to visual stimuli for first time
A team of engineers and neuroscientists has demonstrated for the first time that human brain organoids implanted in mice have established functional connectivity to the animals’ cortex and responded to external sensory stimuli. The implanted organoids …
Multi-institutional collaboration unveiling the mysteries of senescent cells and their effect on aging and human health
Researchers are bridging mouse and human data to reveal the biology of senescent cells. Senescent cells stop dividing in response to stressors and seemingly have a role to play in human health and the aging process. Recent research with mice suggests t…