How effective is quarantine alone or in combination with other public health measures to...
A new review summarizes evidence available from modelling studies that show how quarantining affects the spread of COVID-19. The studies included in the review...
Scientists discover first organism with chlorophyll genes that doesn’t photosynthesize
For the first time scientists have found an organism that can produce chlorophyll but does not engage in photosynthesis. The peculiar organism is dubbed...
New findings reveal surprising role of the cerebellum in reward and social behaviors
A study in rodents found that the brain's cerebellum -- known to play a role in motor coordination -- also helps control the brain's...
Ancient societies hold lessons for modern cities
Today's modern cities, from Denver to Dubai, could learn a thing or two from the ancient Pueblo communities that once stretched across the southwestern...
Design and validation of world-class multilayered thermal emitter using machine learning
Scientists designed a multilayered metamaterial that realizes ultra-narrowband wavelength-selective thermal emission by combining the machine learning (Bayesian optimization) and thermal emission properties calculations (electromagnetic...
Lack of mitochondria causes severe disease in children
Researchers have discovered that excessive degradation of the power plants of our cells plays an important role in the onset of mitochondrial disease in...
Treatment for Parkinson’s could now get even better
Specialized groups of neurons within the brainstem control movement. Now researchers have found that activation of such neurons is sufficient to restore full movement...
Impact of diet intervention on autoimmunity in mice
Could a change in diet be beneficial to people with autoimmune diseases such as lupus? Researchers have revealed how a dietary intervention can help...
Put down the protein shake: Variety of protein better for health
Researchers have examined whether there are any ongoing ramifications or potential side-effects from long-term high protein intake or from consuming certain types of amino...
Primates’ ancestors may have left trees to survive asteroid
When an asteroid struck 66 million years ago and wiped out dinosaurs not related to birds and three-quarters of life on Earth, early ancestors...
