The brain rewires itself when learning a second language
The brain of an adult undergoes changes to adapt to the process of learning a second language. Continue reading The brain rewires itself when learning a second language
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Brain-like structures grown from fetal tissue offer insights into neural development
Self-organizing structures grown from small samples of fetal brain tissue provide a new model for studying brain development and diseases. Continue reading Brain-like structures grown from fetal tissue offer insights into neural development
Gut Cells Don’t Only Digest Food – They Also Fight Disease
Scientists reveal a key role of gut bacteria in preserving health and fighting disease. Continue reading Gut Cells Don’t Only Digest Food – They Also Fight Disease
The Cat’s Out of the Bag! The biological reason why cats can’t get enough of catnip
by Whitney Liebermanfigures by Allie Elchert If you’re a feline enthusiast, you’ve almost certainly noticed the unusual behavior of cats in the presence of catnip. This plant, a member of the mint family, can be purchased at your local pet store or grown in your backyard. A sprinkle of catnip sends most cats into a frenzy characterized by behaviors such as chewing, rolling, and head-rubbing. … Continue reading The Cat’s Out of the Bag! The biological reason why cats can’t get enough of catnip
Your Liver is a Teenager and Your Heart is a Grandmother
Scientists have developed models that can predict disease predisposition based on how “old” organs appear. Continue reading Your Liver is a Teenager and Your Heart is a Grandmother
Researchers identify regions in the human genome that are consistent across primates
After generating 187 new genomes from primate species, researchers found a large fraction of the human genome that is highly conserved across evolution. Continue reading Researchers identify regions in the human genome that are consistent across primates
Atomic editing streamlines chemical design
A novel technique enables precise atomic editing of molecules, opening up new possibilities for chemical synthesis. Continue reading Atomic editing streamlines chemical design
Bacteria have organelles too!
Researchers have discovered unique compartments in bacteria that could lead to new treatment options for bacterial infections in humans. Continue reading Bacteria have organelles too!
Seminar 12/6: From Chatbots to Carebots
From Chatbots to Carebots: Large Language Models in Modern Medicine by Shreya Johri Join us in Northwest B103 on 12/6/23 at 7PM EST! Seminar is open to all interested and free! If you can’t make it in person catch the livestream here. From old-time home remedies to sophisticated surgeries, the way we treat illnesses has undergone a remarkable transformation over centuries. And now, the medical … Continue reading Seminar 12/6: From Chatbots to Carebots
The birth of the first chimeric monkey that survived for 10 days
The Chimera of Greek myth had a lion’s head, goat’s body, and snake’s tail. Scientists have made a chimeric monkey with cells from two types of monkeys, which could one day lead to better lab models for scientists and donor organs for patients. Continue reading The birth of the first chimeric monkey that survived for 10 days