Embryonic Cells Help Lizards Regenerate Tails
Scientists harness embryonic cells to enhance adult lizard tail regeneration. Continue reading Embryonic Cells Help Lizards Regenerate Tails
Turning Back the Clock to Repair Hearts
Scientists has discovered a way to reverse the aging of heart cells in mice to regenerate and restore heart function after a heart attack. Continue reading Turning Back the Clock to Repair Hearts
The (Very) Little Molecule that could: an HD Image Opens a New Chapter in RNA Science
Advances in fast sequencing have pushed RNA as information carrier into the limelight of molecular biology. Now, Zhaoming Su and colleagues add high-resolution structure into the mix. Continue reading The (Very) Little Molecule that could: an HD Image Opens a New Chapter in RNA Science
Bathroom Stalls in the Barnyard: How Potty-Trained Cows are Combating Climate Change
Potty-training cows could help us combat climate change. Continue reading Bathroom Stalls in the Barnyard: How Potty-Trained Cows are Combating Climate Change
What Makes a Cat a Tabby?
Scientists have discovered another piece in the puzzle of how tabby cats get their stripes. Continue reading What Makes a Cat a Tabby?
Asexual Species Can Adapt to their Environment Even Without Changing their DNA
Asexual species do not have genetic variability like humans, and most animals, do. Despite that, they can still adapt to environmental changes using modifications to their DNA known as epigenetic changes. Continue reading Asexual Species Can Adapt to their Environment Even Without Changing their DNA
Scientists Detect Brain Signals to Help a Paralyzed Man Speak
Despite not having been able to talk for 15 years, a paralyzed man can now communicate using electrodes implanted in his brain. Continue reading Scientists Detect Brain Signals to Help a Paralyzed Man Speak
Development in a Dish: Scientists Grow a Combined Brain and Eye Organoid
Researchers have grown a miniature brain that also develops eye-like structures. Continue reading Development in a Dish: Scientists Grow a Combined Brain and Eye Organoid
Frightening Interactions with Predators Have Long-Term Impacts on Animal Brain and Behavior
Animals frightened by a close call with a predator eat less and produce fewer offspring in the future. Continue reading Frightening Interactions with Predators Have Long-Term Impacts on Animal Brain and Behavior
Climate Change Drives Arctic Greening
Alaska is experiencing fast and expansive consequences of climate change, resulting in an increase in greenness in Arctic areas. Continue reading Climate Change Drives Arctic Greening