Scientists unveil detailed cell maps of the human brain and the nonhuman primate brain

A group of international scientists have mapped the genetic, cellular, and structural makeup of the human…

Engineered bacteria paint targets on tumors for cancer-killing T cells to see

Synthetic biologists report on a new approach to attacking tumors. They have engineered tumor-colonizing bacteria (probiotics)…

Honey bees may inherit altruistic behavior from their mothers

True altruism is rare behavior in animals, but a new study has found that honey bees…

Plastic production via advanced recycling lowers GHG emissions

Research reveals that recycling post-use plastic through pyrolysis can reduce GHG emissions by 18-23%. Approach can…

Ring of Fire – Annular solar eclipse crosses the Americas on October 14, 2023

An annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America on October 14, 2023. Offering…

Simulations of 'backwards time travel' can improve scientific experiments

Physicists have shown that simulating models of hypothetical time travel can solve experimental problems that appear…

Flagship individual animals can boost conservation

‘Flagship’ individual animals like Cecil the lion or Freya the walrus can boost conservation, new research…

The fuel economy of a microswimmer

The amount of power a microswimmer needs to move can now be determined more easily. Scientists…

Win-win in muscle research: Faster results and fewer laboratory animals thanks to new method

To study muscle diseases, scientists rely on the mouse as a model organism. Researchers have now…

Close connectivity within the North Atlantic Current system identified

Researchers have compared long-term data on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation from two different latitudes and…