Induction of a torpor-like state with ultrasound
Researchers induced a hibernation-like state in mice by using ultrasound to stimulate the hypothalamus preoptic area in the brain, which helps to regulate body...
Team develops new ‘attacker’ device to improve autonomous car safety
Researchers have devised a novel algorithm to identify areas for improvement in autonomous vehicle security.
Cancers in distant organs alter liver function
Cancers often release molecules into the bloodstream that pathologically alter the liver, shifting it to an inflammatory state, causing fat buildup and impairing its...
Researchers identify potential new treatment for those who act out their dreams while sleeping
Experts say medication commonly used to treat insomnia may also be a therapeutic option for the condition known as REM sleep behavior disorder.
Astronomers discover a key planetary system to understand the formation mechanism of the mysterious...
A study presents the detection of a system of two planets slightly larger than Earth orbiting a cold star in a synchronized dance. Named...
Words matter: How researchers can avoid stigmatizing language
New research offers insights into how researchers can use their platforms to help end the use of stigmatizing language.
Living in an almshouse boosts life expectancy
Analysing up to 100 years' worth of residents' records from various almshouses in England, new research suggests that living in these communities can reduce...
Making the structure of ‘fire ice’ with nanoparticles
Cage structures made with nanoparticles could be a route toward making organized nanostructures with mixed materials, and researchers have shown how to achieve this...
Scientists target human stomach cells for diabetes therapy
Stem cells from the human stomach can be converted into cells that secrete insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels, offering a promising...
‘Jumping genes’ found to alter human colon genomes, offering insights into aging and tumorigenesis?
A team of researchers discovered mutations that occur during normal aging of human tissues that are induced by the jumping gene of 'long interspersed...
