In a groundbreaking study published in Physical Review Letters, a team of cosmologists led by Dr. Shi-Fan Chen from the Institute for Advanced Study, New Jersey, delved into the most…
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Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of a Female Warrior in 10th-Century Hungary
A significant and intriguing discovery made by Dr. Balázs Tihanyi and his team, as detailed in their recent study published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on a fascinating aspect of…
Scientists Grow Tumors from Blood Samples of Breast Cancer Patients
Metastasis, the process by which tumor cells spread to other parts of the body, is often the deadliest aspect of cancer, including breast cancer. Despite significant advancements in early detection…
Every Cigarette Shortens Life by 20 Minutes
A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of behavioral scientists at University College London (UCL) has revealed a startling statistic: for long-term smokers, a single cigarette can shorten lifespan by…
Sleep Deprivation Disrupts Brain Circuits Involved in Memory Suppression
The connection between poor sleep and mental health problems has long intrigued scientists, yet understanding the exact mechanisms behind this link has proven challenging. Researchers at the University of East…
Megakaryocytes Play a Critical Role in Determining Vaccine Durability
When children receive their second dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine around the time they start kindergarten, they acquire long-lasting protection against all three viruses, often extending for their entire…
Nasal Swab Test Accurately Identifies Asthma Endotypes in Children
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have made significant strides in asthma research by developing a nasal swab test that can identify specific subtypes, or endotypes, of asthma in children.…
New Tool Classifies Cancers with Unprecedented Accuracy
A team of scientists from multiple institutions has created a significant new resource designed to streamline the process of classifying patient tumor samples based on molecular features. This initiative, developed…
How COVID-19 Impacts Blood Vessels
COVID-19, a disease primarily impacting the respiratory system, is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which was first detected in late 2019. As the pandemic unfolded, doctors and scientists began to…
Scientists Discover How T Cell Memory Influences CAR-T Cell Effectiveness
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a significant discovery that could improve the effectiveness of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, a promising immunotherapy for…
Study Challenges Assumptions About Early Development of Balance Reflex
An ancient brain circuit, crucial for stabilizing the gaze of vertebrates—including humans—has been found to develop in a surprising way during early life, a study led by researchers from NYU…
Microglia Utilize “Digestive Exophagy” to Combat Alzheimer’s Plaques
Recent studies have revealed that immune cells in the brain, known as microglia, can partially break down the large amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. By attaching themselves to these…
Study Reveals Potential Role of Herpes Virus in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered a novel and surprising connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), highlighting a potential viral influence in the development of…
Researchers Uncover How Diet-Induced DNA Damage Drives Liver Cancer
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have made significant progress in understanding the complex factors that drive the development of liver cancer. This condition, the…
New Magma Reservoir Found Beneath Yellowstone
A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of geologists from the US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has provided new insights into the dynamic…
Study Reveals Preference for Maternal or Paternal Gene Copies in Human Cells
Genetics has long been an essential cornerstone of biology, deeply influencing our understanding of diseases and how traits are inherited. A common and fundamental principle taught to every biology student…
Study Finds Low Risk of Blood Cancer in Clozapine-Treated Patients
An inter-departmental research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has conducted an innovative and pioneering study that sheds light on the safety…
Astronomers Observe Two Distinct Flares from a Tidal Disruption Event
A group of astronomers from multiple institutions has recently conducted an in-depth investigation of a newly discovered tidal disruption event (TDE) named ASASSN-22ci, also known as AT2022dbl. This event, observed…
Fast-Spinning White Dwarf Found in Binary System
An intriguing binary system in the constellation Puppis, HD 49798/RX J0648.0–4418, has captured the attention of astronomers for decades. It features HD 49798, a bright O-type subdwarf star (sdO), and…
GABA and Dopamine Play Crucial Roles in Regulating Serotonin and Food Intake
Hunger and food intake are controlled by complex processes in the brain, which trigger a series of mechanisms that initiate eating when the body requires fuel. A recent study conducted…