Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical cord to deep abdominal tissues and helps determine the shape of your navel Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical cord to deep abdominal tissues and …
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An innovative use of skin cells could provide a route for gay couples or women with fertility problems to have children they are both genetically related to An innovative use of skin cells could provide a route for gay couples or women with fertility problems to have children they are both genetically related to An innovative …
Egg cells made with DNA from human skin fertilised in the lab Read More »
Social media is awash with videos of cats and dogs getting startled or hurt for our entertainment. We should all be more alert to poor animal welfare, says Christa Lesté-Lasserre Social media is awash with videos of cats and dogs getting startled or hurt for our entertainment. We should all be more alert to poor …
‘Funny’ videos of stressed and frightened pets are no laughing matter Read More »
Almost 200 engravings created around 12,000 years ago have been discovered in Saudi Arabia, including depictions of camels etched into cliff faces over 40 metres high Almost 200 engravings created around 12,000 years ago have been discovered in Saudi Arabia, including depictions of camels etched into cliff faces over 40 metres high Almost 200 engravings created …
Ancient artists created giant camel engravings in the Arabian desert Read More »
Tokyo residents face a trade-off between home size and commute time when it comes to sleep health. A new study shows longer commutes increase both insomnia and daytime sleepiness, while smaller housing also raises insomnia risk. Even with average-sized homes, commuting more than 52 minutes pushed people into the insomnia range. Researchers say smarter housing …
Long commutes and small homes are wrecking sleep Read More »
Scientists have uncovered a dangerous hidden feature in Black Mamba venom that explains why antivenoms sometimes fail. The study revealed that several mamba species launch a dual neurological attack, first causing limp paralysis and then unleashing painful spasms once treatment begins. Scientists have uncovered a dangerous hidden feature in Black Mamba venom that explains why …
Black mamba venom has a deadly hidden second strike Read More »
Researchers have shown that stress and retrovirus levels are tightly linked to disease in koalas. High KoRV loads make koalas more vulnerable to chlamydia, worsening epidemics in stressed populations. Protecting habitats, careful breeding, and antiviral trials are now being pursued to give koalas a fighting chance at survival. Researchers have shown that stress and retrovirus …
Faint hydrogen signals from the cosmic Dark Ages may soon help determine the mass of dark matter particles. Simulations suggest future Moon-based observatories could distinguish between warm and cold dark matter, providing long-sought answers about the invisible backbone of the Universe. Faint hydrogen signals from the cosmic Dark Ages may soon help determine the mass …
Jezero Crater’s rocks reveal three stages of water activity, shifting from hostile acidic fluids to more life-friendly alkaline ones. Perseverance’s discoveries guide future sampling and strengthen the hunt for past life on Mars. Jezero Crater’s rocks reveal three stages of water activity, shifting from hostile acidic fluids to more life-friendly alkaline ones. Perseverance’s discoveries guide …
NASA’s Perseverance just found new evidence that Mars could have been habitable Read More »
For decades, scientists believed Alzheimer’s was driven mainly by sticky protein plaques and tangles in the brain. Now Purdue researchers have revealed a hidden culprit: fat. They found that brain immune cells can become clogged with fat, leaving them too weak to fight off disease. By clearing out this fat and restoring the cells’ defenses, …
Brain fat, not just plaques, may be the hidden driver of Alzheimer’s Read More »