An international team of investigators, including several researchers in biological sciences from the U of A, have published a paper that reports the discovery of a developmental gene linked to touch in the tentacles of sea ...
Evolution
Apr 1, 2022
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Tuebingen and AB are the two most common laboratory zebrafish strains. A research group led by Prof. He Shunping from the Institute of Hydrobiology (IHB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported a high-quality de novo ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 22, 2022
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The central nervous system, which comprises the brain and spinal cord, is constructed by the proper proliferation of neural progenitor cells and their differentiation into neurons and glial cells. The transcription factor ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 15, 2022
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When it comes to recording and stimulating brain activity, scientists can rely on a formidable tool: light. An international research team, coordinated by IIT- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology), ...
Optics & Photonics
Mar 3, 2022
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A new study on nematode worms reveals that physical contact with objects can help prevent neuromuscular decline in simulated microgravity. The research, which was published in the journal iScience, provides new insights into ...
Space Exploration
Feb 15, 2022
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The US government announced Monday it wants to revive a regulation limiting air emissions of mercury and other toxic substances from fossil fuel-fired power plants that had been undermined by the previous administration.
Environment
Feb 1, 2022
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Mitochondria are key components of our cells. Cell respiration and control of many metabolic and signaling processes take place within them. In order for the biochemical reactions to take place flawlessly, complex interactions ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 18, 2022
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The human brain has 100 billion neurons, making 100 trillion connections. Understanding the precise circuits of brain cells that orchestrate all of our day-to-day behaviors—such as moving our limbs, responding to fear and ...
Evolution
Nov 26, 2021
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Ever wonder what's going on when you get itchy skin, whether from a rash or medication or some other bodily reaction? And why do some strong anti-itching medications make us nauseous, dry-mouthed zombies? Scientists at the ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 18, 2021
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An unprecedented glimpse of the human embryo at an early stage of development has provided critical clues on how undifferentiated cells become the specialized ones of which we are made, researchers reported on Wednesday.
Biotechnology
Nov 17, 2021
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