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Scientists discover how mutations in a language gene produce speech deficits
Researchers find mutations of the Foxp2 gene disrupt the formation of synapses in the brain’s striatum,…
Neutron star's X-rays reveal 'photon metamorphosis'
A ‘beautiful effect’ predicted by quantum electrodynamics (QED) can explain the puzzling first observations of polarized…
Hubble follows shadow play around planet-forming disk
The young star TW Hydrae is playing ‘shadow puppets’ with scientists observing it with NASA’s Hubble…
Deep sleep may mitigate Alzheimer's memory loss
Deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, can act as a ‘cognitive reserve factor’ that…
Gene responsible for severe facial defects identified
Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital disease, affecting early fetal development. This syndrome includes malformations of…
Gamma delta T cells can fight aggressive breast cancer
Researchers discover a mechanism by which cancer cells escape the immune system. Click here…
Chimpanzees combine calls to communicate new meaning
Similar to humans, chimpanzees combine vocalizations into larger communicatively meaningful structures. UZH researchers suggest that this…
Older people have better mental well-being than 30 years ago
Depressive symptoms have decreased among older people and they are more satisfied with their lives so…
How is sleep affected by changing clocks and seasons?
How are you sleeping? A new study has found the transition from daylight saving time to…