How many T. rexes were there? Billions
With fossils few and far between, paleontologists have shied away from estimating the size of extinct populations. But UC Berkeley scientists decided to try,...
Chemists synthesize ocean-based molecule that could fight Parkinson’s
Recreating natural molecules in the laboratory as part of the search for potential new drugs for disease can be difficult, costly and slow. The...
These long-necked reptiles were decapitated by their predators, fossil evidence confirms
In the age of dinosaurs, many marine reptiles had extremely long necks compared to reptiles today. While it was clearly a successful evolutionary strategy,...
Scientists discover structural changes in adult mice brains as seen in young animals
Understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying brain 'plasticity' is crucial for explaining many illnesses and conditions. Neurocientists managed to repeatedly image synapses, tiny contact...
Flushing a public toilet? Don’t linger, because aerosolized droplets do
Because COVID-19 has been detected in urine and stool samples, public restrooms can be cause for concern. Researchers measured droplets generated from flushing a...
Study finds novel evidence that dreams reflect multiple memories, anticipate future events
Dreams result from a process that often combines fragments of multiple life experiences and anticipates future events, according to novel evidence from a new...
Your healthcare provider’s expectations on whether a treatment works may impact its effectiveness
If a doctor expects a treatment to be successful, a patient may experience less pain and have better outcomes, according to a new study....
From plastic waste to valuable nanomaterials
Scientists create carbon nanotubes and other hybrid nanomaterials out of plastic waste using an energy-efficient, low-cost, low-emissions process that could also be profitable.
Brain imaging predicts PTSD after brain injury
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex psychiatric disorder brought on by physical and/or psychological trauma. How its symptoms, including anxiety, depression and cognitive...
Disrupting the gut microbiome may affect some immune responses to flu vaccination
The normal human gut microbiome is a flourishing community of microorganisms, some of which can affect the human immune system. Researchers have now found...
