A subset of the stem cells in hair follicles have the potential to regenerate the coating…
Veritable powerhouses — even without DNA
The cells of most life forms contain mitochondria for energy production. They normally have their own…
The neurobiology of noshing: Why is it so easy to overeat calorie-rich tasty foods?
When you eat something super tasty, ever wonder why you really don't want to stop even…
Machine-learning system used to diagnose genetic diseases
Scientists have utilized a machine-learning process and clinical natural language processing (CNLP) to diagnose rare genetic…
Tomato, tomat-oh! — understanding evolution to reduce pesticide use
Although pesticides are a standard part of crop production, researchers now believe pesticide use could be…
Global warming hits sea creatures hardest
Global warming has caused twice as many ocean-dwelling species as land-dwelling species to disappear from their…
Who really hit the basketball out of bounds?
When a basketball is knocked out of bounds, it matters who touched it last. Determining which…
Human settlements in Amazonia much older than previously thought
Humans settled in southwestern Amazonia and even experimented with agriculture much earlier than previously thought, according…
A first in medical robotics: Autonomous navigation inside the body
Bioengineers report the first demonstration of a robot able to navigate autonomously inside the body. In…
Synthetic speech generated from brain recordings
A state-of-the-art brain-machine interface created by neuroscientists can generate natural-sounding synthetic speech by using brain activity…