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Groundbreaking 3D Model Reveals Megalodon's Capacity to Devour Prey the Size of Killer Whales

In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists have successfully reconstructed the body of the awe-inspiring prehistoric shark, the Megalodon, using a 3D computer model.

Patient after receiving lab-treated liver: 'I am very grateful for the life-saving organ'

The Liver4Life research team, is comprised of scientists from the University Hospital Zurich (USZ), ETH Zurich. The university has achieved an extraordinary breakthrough in the field of medicine.

British scientists say damselflies from Europe 'not harming similar species' in United Kingdom

New research conducted by the University of Exeter and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology reveals that a damselfly species that migrated to the United Kingdom from Europe poses little threat to native damselflies and dragonflies.

University of Zurich Researchers find conflicting motives influence perception of fairness

The University of Zurich conducted a study to investigate the intricate factors that shape our sense of fairness and the distribution of resources.

Study: Majority of public supports action to combat spread of harmful misinformation on social media

The public supports robust measures to control the dissemination of harmful misinformation through social media platforms, a new study says. The research shows a disconnect between public sentiment and the views of figures such as Elon Musk.

University of Zurich professor: 'Our team is developing a serological test to detect ALS virus infections in patients’ blood samples'

Researchers at the University of Zurich have found the Alongshan virus in Swiss ticks for the first time and now are developing a diagnostic test for their discovery, according to a UZH News article.

Texas professor says groundbreaking images demonstrate 'tremendous power' of James Webb Space Telescope

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured groundbreaking images revealing the presence of galaxies with stellar bars during a time when the universe was only a quarter of its current age, the University of Texas said in a news release.

UZH Professor Akdis: 'The effect that we found could mark the beginning of the destruction of the gut’s epithelial layer'

A study conducted by researchers with the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), an associate of the University of Zurich (UZH), found that a common ingredient in commercial dishwasher rinse agents can negatively impact the gastrointestinal tract.

Zurich researchers help revolutionize heart imaging 'to see what’s really going on in the heart muscle and its cells'

Researchers from the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich have achieved a major breakthrough in medical imaging technology by developing a method that allows for the visualization of metabolic processes in the body using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

UT at Austin researchers in Patagonia find first record of dinosaur group

A new study led by the University of Texas at Austin has uncovered the first record of theropod, a group of dinosaurs whose descendants are modern birds and their non-bird relatives — from Patagonia in Chile, according to a news release.

NASA explores use of VR, scents to minimize effects of long-term spaceflight

A NASA study has pioneered the use of virtual reality (VR) and scents to aid in the behavioral changes that can occur during long space missions, such as the moon or Mars.

UZH study highlights 'greater continuity between chimpanzee and human cultural evolution than previously assumed'

The University of Zurich recently released a study that shows that chimpanzees, the closest living relatives to humans, have a culture that is much more like ours than previously known.

University of Zurich study finds vocal communication dates back more than '400 million years'

A study by researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) found that vocal communication has been a means of communication for aquatic and land animals for more than 400 million years.

University of Texas: Protein discovery holds promise for 'wide range' of at-home virus tests

Researchers have discovered a protein that could help develop new home tests for a variety of diseases, according to a University of Texas at Austin news release.

New research finds genetic path to regulate sleep, chance for new treatments

Researchers from Texas A&M University, the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have found a genetic pathway that influences sleep in animals and humans.

Texas A&M team examines 'billions of years' of bacteria adaptation strategies

Texas A&M University researchers have delved into the energy mechanisms that enable bacteria to survive antibiotics, providing crucial insights into antibiotic resistance.

MU assistant professor Smith: 'The overall objective we are hoping to accomplish is to better understand how mother-child interaction works'

A recent study conducted by the University of Missouri found that mothers struggling with depression are likely to take longer to respond to their children during back-and-forth dialogue according to an MU news release published on February 17.

Graduate Student Discovers Hidden Monster Black Hole in Dwarf Galaxy, Shedding Light on Early Universe

A graduate student from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) made a remarkable discovery.

Study author Martin: '80 percent of patients remain disease-free long-term or even forever following an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant'

A study conducted by UZH and the USZ has examined how blood stem cell transplantation treats MS and how the immune system heals afterward.

U. of Missouri study: Most workplaces fail to help employees reach full potential as leaders

A groundbreaking study from the University of Missouri finds that workplaces are missing out on the full leadership potential of their employees. The research emphasizes the importance of managers fostering inclusivity in leadership development and providing equal opportunities for everyone.