Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered a novel and surprising connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), highlighting a potential viral influence in the development of…
Researchers Uncover How Diet-Induced DNA Damage Drives Liver Cancer
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have made significant progress in understanding the complex factors that drive the development of liver cancer. This condition, the…
New Magma Reservoir Found Beneath Yellowstone
A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of geologists from the US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has provided new insights into the dynamic…
Study Reveals Preference for Maternal or Paternal Gene Copies in Human Cells
Genetics has long been an essential cornerstone of biology, deeply influencing our understanding of diseases and how traits are inherited. A common and fundamental principle taught to every biology student…
Study Finds Low Risk of Blood Cancer in Clozapine-Treated Patients
An inter-departmental research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has conducted an innovative and pioneering study that sheds light on the safety…
Astronomers Observe Two Distinct Flares from a Tidal Disruption Event
A group of astronomers from multiple institutions has recently conducted an in-depth investigation of a newly discovered tidal disruption event (TDE) named ASASSN-22ci, also known as AT2022dbl. This event, observed…
Fast-Spinning White Dwarf Found in Binary System
An intriguing binary system in the constellation Puppis, HD 49798/RX J0648.0–4418, has captured the attention of astronomers for decades. It features HD 49798, a bright O-type subdwarf star (sdO), and…
GABA and Dopamine Play Crucial Roles in Regulating Serotonin and Food Intake
Hunger and food intake are controlled by complex processes in the brain, which trigger a series of mechanisms that initiate eating when the body requires fuel. A recent study conducted…
Pupil Fluctuations Reveal How the Brain Organizes Memory During Sleep
In a groundbreaking study by researchers at Cornell University, a new understanding of how the brain forms and consolidates long-term memories has been revealed. The research, led by assistant professors…
Study Reveals How Retrotransposons Preferentially Insert into the Centromere
In a groundbreaking study, a joint research team led by Sayuri Tsukahara and Tetsuji Kakutani of the University of Tokyo has uncovered crucial details about how retrotransposons—genetic elements that can…
Iceland’s Ancient Literary Traditions
Iceland has a deep-rooted and fascinating literary tradition, which has endured and evolved over centuries. Despite its small population of around 380,000, the nation has produced a remarkable array of…
Archaeologists Uncover 18th-Century Shipwreck in Iran
Archaeological investigations along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in Mazandaran, Iran, have brought to light a fascinating historical find: a wooden shipwreck that dates back to the late…
Scientists Identify Key Cell Types Affected by Aging in the Brain
Scientists at the Allen Institute have made groundbreaking strides in understanding how aging affects the brain by identifying specific cell types in mice that undergo significant changes as they age.…
Scientists Pinpoint the Origin of a Fast Radio Burst to a Neutron Star’s Magnetosphere
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are among the most enigmatic phenomena observed in the cosmos. These ephemeral explosions of radio waves, originating from incredibly compact objects like neutron stars and possibly…
New Calculations Improve Precision of Lamb Shift
Quantum electrodynamics (QED), the quantum field theory describing the interactions between electrons and photons, has been one of the most meticulously tested and successful frameworks in physics. After World War…
New Image Reveals Secrets of the Antlia Cluster
NSF NOIRLab heralded the New Year with a breathtakingly detailed image of the Antlia Cluster, captured using the powerful Dark Energy Camera (DECam). This advanced instrument, constructed by the Department…
Astronomers Discover Three New Hydrogen-Deficient Pre-White Dwarfs
Astronomy constantly unravels the mysteries of the universe by examining celestial objects and phenomena. A recent discovery by a team of German astronomers using the X-shooter instrument on the Very…
Plants May Survive Longer Than Expected on Earth
Biology, as a scientific discipline, is intrinsically connected to the concept of life itself. From its most microscopic elements, such as the biochemical processes within cells, to the grand scale…
Researchers Enhance Durability of Lithium-Rich Layered Oxide Batteries
A team of researchers has developed an innovative strategy to significantly enhance the durability of lithium-rich layered oxide (LLO) material, a promising next-generation cathode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This breakthrough,…
High-Performance Self-Charging Energy Storage Device Developed
A groundbreaking collaboration between researchers has led to the development of a high-performance, self-charging energy storage device that significantly advances the field of sustainable energy. By integrating cutting-edge materials science…