UC San Diego scientists have created a gene therapy that goes beyond masking Alzheimer’s symptoms—it may actually restore brain function. In mice, the treatment protected memory and altered diseased brain cells to behave more like healthy ones. ​UC San Diego scientists have created a gene therapy that goes beyond masking Alzheimer’s symptoms—it may actually restore …

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A high-speed crash between two dwarf galaxies might explain a unique feature in space – and provide useful information on dark matter ​A high-speed crash between two dwarf galaxies might explain a unique feature in space – and provide useful information on dark matter A high-speed crash between two dwarf galaxies might explain a unique feature …

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Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, might just revolutionize how depression and anxiety are treated in cancer patients. In a groundbreaking trial, a single dose combined with therapy significantly reduced emotional suffering, and these effects often lasted over two years. As follow-up studies expand the research to multiple doses and larger samples, scientists are …

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When we focus, switch tasks, or face tough mental challenges, the brain starts to sync its internal rhythms, especially in the midfrontal region. A new study has found that smarter individuals show more precise and flexible coordination of slow theta waves during key decision-making moments. Using EEG recordings and cognitive testing, researchers discovered that it …

Your brain has a hidden beat — and smarter minds sync to it Read More »

Sea anemones may hold the key to the ancient origins of body symmetry. A study from the University of Vienna shows they use a molecular mechanism known as BMP shuttling, once thought unique to bilaterally symmetrical animals like humans, insects, and worms. This surprising discovery implies that the blueprint for forming a back-to-belly body axis …

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A lifelong fascination with nature and fieldwork led this researcher to the world of ethnobiology a field where ecology, culture, and community come together. Investigating how local people relate to species like the anaconda, their work blends traditional knowledge with scientific methods for better conservation. The tale of the mythic Great Snake morphs into economic …

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The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a $25.5 million investment to support fundamental research and workforce development aimed at enabling future generations of U.S. manufacturing. This year’s awards will support seven research grants… ​The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a $25.5 million investment to support fundamental research and workforce development aimed at enabling …

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Americans spend a lot of time on their screens. The images on those screens are made of pixels — tiny dots that represent a single point of color. Scientists from Penn State, including NSF Graduate Research Fellow Nicholas Trainer, recently… ​Americans spend a lot of time on their screens. The images on those screens are …

NSF Graduate Research Fellow’s work on light contributes to nanodot breakthrough  Read More »

A University of Queensland-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts. ​A University of Queensland-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts. A University of Queensland-led project has …

Koalas on the brink: Precision DNA test offers a lifeline to Australia’s icons Read More »

Aphid-hunting wasps can reproduce with or without sex, challenging previous assumptions. This unique flexibility could boost sustainable pest control if its hidden drawbacks can be managed. ​Aphid-hunting wasps can reproduce with or without sex, challenging previous assumptions. This unique flexibility could boost sustainable pest control if its hidden drawbacks can be managed. Aphid-hunting wasps can reproduce …

Tiny wasp’s shocking reproductive trick may transform global agriculture Read More »