biology

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Science and Technology November 6, 2024

Cells have more mini ‘organs’ than researchers thought − unbound by membranes, these rogue organelles challenge biology’s fundamentals

by Allan Albig, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably…

outline of a human head with drawing of brain visible

Science and Technology September 21, 2023

Depression recovery can be hard to measure − new research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise

by Christopher Rozell, Georgia Institute of Technology and Sankaraleengam Alagapan, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It can be challenging to create…

A partially sunlit moon taken toward the moon's north pole

Science and Technology September 20, 2023

Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

by Rachael Seidler, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care March 21, 2023

Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you’ve lived, but it’s tricky to measure

by Aditi Gurkar, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Do you ever wake up some days and think, “When I was younger, I…

Science and Technology March 9, 2023

Unlocking secrets of the honeybee dance language – bees learn and culturally transmit their communication skills

by James C. Nieh, University of California, San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Greek historian Herodotus reported over 2,000 years ago on a…

axolotl, a light-colored salamander looking toward the camera

Science and Technology September 8, 2022

Axolotls can regenerate their brains – these adorable salamanders are helping unlock the mysteries of brain evolution and regeneration

By Ashley Maynard, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is an aquatic salamander renowned for its…

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