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Origin of Complex Cells Started Without Oxygen

The origin of complex cells started without oxygen, new research suggests.

Brandeis physicists propose theoretical model for how cells form consistent gradients

How does the cell, the building block of all living organisms, “know” how to arrange its internal parts and fit itself into an overall body plan?

Early Sound Exposure in the Womb Shapes the Auditory System

Modeling study suggests that the muffled environment in utero primes the brain’s ability to interpret some types of sound.

A Voice for Change — in Spanish

Postbac Jessica Chomik-Morales hopes to inspire the next generation of Spanish-speaking scientists with her podcast, “Mi Ultima Neurona.”

Student’s Illustrations Bring Wildlife Book to Life

When veterinary student Laura Donohue learned that Cortland Seafood had fresh, whole fish available, she promptly claimed a few perch and returned home to dissect them on her kitchen table.

Choline Makes Key Nutrient Available for Baby Development

The nutrient choline – shown to have long-term benefits for children whose mothers consume it during pregnancy

Mussels’ Underwater Glue Inspires Synthetic Cement

Researchers use nature’s strongest secrets to build even stronger biomaterials

COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki Disease Share Same Immune Response

The inflammatory disorders share similar underlying molecular patterns, a UC San Diego study reports; findings may improve disease diagnosis and treatment and support new drug targets for MIS-C

Changes in Cholesterol Production Lead to Tragic Octopus Death Spiral

For all their uncanny intelligence and seemingly supernatural abilities to change color and regenerate limbs, octopuses often suffer a tragic death.

Smokers Who Switch to E-Cigarettes May Adopt Other Healthy Routines

Adult smokers who shift to using to e-cigarettes may have more chances to improve health and well-being, according to new research from the University of Washington.

Researchers Search for Answers to Increase in Acute Severe Hepatitis in Children

At the end of March, the first cases of acute severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children were reported in the UK.

Smoking Worsens Prognosis for Men with Prostate Cancer

Smokers have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, but a higher risk of dying from the disease, according to a large population study led by Lund University in Sweden.

Genetic Bundles of Joy

New study reveals a genetic regulation mechanism in eukaryotes ensuring that proteins that work together are expressed together

Getting Under the Skin of an Autoimmune Disorder

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers, in collaboration with Hadassah and Rambam physicians, present a new roadmap for exploring poorly understood diseases

Mutations in Noncoding DNA Protect the Brain from ALS

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers discover a new neuroprotective pathway

Antibodies Fight Cancer Too

Natural antibodies found in tumors could point the way toward improved immunotherapy

A Matter of Survival: How the Immune System Sets Priorities

Even after prevailing over a viral infection, our immune system stays active, protecting us from any lingering viruses or recurring disease.

A New Method for Mapping Gene Expression Deep in the Body Could One Day Be Used to Track Stem Cells or Cancer Therapy

Even fans of black-and-white film can’t deny that color brought new life to photography and motion pictures.

Many Pathologists Agree Overdiagnosis of Skin Cancer Happens, but Don’t Change Diagnosis Behavior

As the most serious type of skin cancer, a melanoma diagnosis carries emotional, financial and medical consequences.

Unchecked Global Emissions on Track to Initiate Mass Extinction of Marine Life

As greenhouse gas emissions continue to warm the world’s oceans, marine biodiversity could be on track to plummet within the next few centuries to levels not seen since the extinction of the dinosaurs, according to research from the University of Washington and Princeton University.