Nerve cells in the human brain can ‘count’
How do we know if we're looking at three apples or four? Researchers were able to demonstrate that some brain cells fire mainly for...
Neutrons produce first direct 3-D maps of water during cell membrane fusion
New 3-D maps of water distribution during cellular membrane fusion are accelerating scientific understanding of cell development, which could lead to new treatments for...
Researchers patent technology for smart seat cushion, adaptable prosthetics
Researchers have patented a smart seat cushion that uses changes in air pressure to redistribute body weight and help prevent the painful ulcers caused...
To improve auto coatings, new tests do more than scratch the surface
Data from new suite of tests could eventually help your vehicle's exterior better defend itself against dings, dents, scratches and things that go bump...
Mathematics meets biology to uncover unexpected biorhythms
A novel mathematical approach has uncovered that some animal cells have robust 12-hour cycles of genetic activity, in addition to circadian or 24-hour cycles.
Synthetic organelle shows how tiny puddle-organs in our cells work
Imagine your liver being just a big puddle. Some organelles in your cells are exactly that including prominent ones like the nucleolus. Now a...
Sample size matters in multisensory integration studies
Sample size (the number of individuals examined for a study) is the most important factor determining the accuracy of the study results.
TINY cancer detection device proves effective in Uganda testing
About half the size of a lunch box, the Tiny Isothermal Nucleic acid quantification sYstem (or TINY) has shown promise as a point-of-care detector...
We are bombarded by thousands of diverse species and chemicals
Scientists have measured the human 'exposome,' or the particulates, chemicals and microbes that individually swaddle us all, in unprecedented detail.
Fish-rich diets in pregnancy may boost babies’ brain development
Women could enhance the development of their unborn child's eyesight and brain function by regularly eating fatty fish during pregnancy. This is the suggestion...
