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A new study reveals that sexual size dimorphism (SSD) in mammals is linked to genome evolution. Species with large size differences between sexes have larger gene families for olfactory functions and smaller ones for bra...

A new study reveals that the epigenetic state of neurons determines their role in memory formation. Neurons with open chromatin states are more likely to be recruited into memory traces, showing higher electrical activit...

While it may initially appear that strawberries are fruits covered in seeds, this is not actually the case.

Scientists hope a new blood test for colorectal cancer could improve screening rates.

The brain is like a medieval castle perched on a cliff, protected on all sides by high walls, making it nearly impenetrable. Its shield is the blood-brain barrier, a layer of tightly connected cells that only allows an e...

Researchers at Purdue University have trapped alkali atoms (cesium) on an integrated photonic circuit, which behaves like a transistor for photons (the smallest energy unit of light) similar to electronic transistors. Th...

A small trial in identical twins has shown that going vegan for two months may slow aging, but the findings should be interpreted cautiously, experts say.

It sounds fantastical, but it's a reality for the scientists who work at the world's largest particle collider.

With coral reefs around the world struggling in the face of warming oceans, should we swap out native species with heat-tolerant ones from elsewhere?

The first generation of stars changed the course of cosmic history. Now, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, we have a real chance of spotting them

The hydrated molecules were found inside a rock sample retrieved by China's Chang'e 5 mission in 2020

The history of science is a series of paradigm shifts--conventional theories debunked and replaced by new discoveries. Kanso Bioinspired Motion Lab at USC Viterbi School of Engineering has made a habit of such paradigm s...

A new study links diets rich in vitamins and minerals, with low added sugar, to younger biological age. Researchers found that healthier diets correlated with a younger epigenetic clock, even accounting for each gram of ...

New research reveals that most American voters, regardless of political affiliation, share similar values, but fail to recognize their common ground. This misperception exacerbates societal conflict and pessimism about t...

A study reveals that demonstratives like 'this' and 'that' not only indicate distance but also direct attention, linking language to social cognition. Researchers found that the meaning of demonstratives varies across la...

Researchers have developed a model that quickly converts stem cells to brain cells with Parkinson's disease (PD) protein structures, allowing for personalized study and treatment. This new approach can transform stem cel...

A new study reveals that an eight-week vegan diet can reduce biological age estimations based on DNA methylation levels. The study, involving 21 pairs of adult identical twins, found that participants on a vegan diet sho...

Experiments at European XFEL generate states of matter that are close to what occurs in the interior of planets or in the imploding capsule of an inertial fusion reactor. At the same time, they open up a way to measure u...

Losing a close family member can accelerate biological aging, according to a new study. Researchers found that people who experienced the loss of a parent, partner, sibling, or child showed signs of older biological age....

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A subatomic particle called the muon caused waves when its experimental behaviour didn't align with a prediction based on the standard model. A new calculation might resolve the discrepancy - but some particle physicists...

A buildup of methane and other fluids in open and closed "systems" in the permafrost could explain why strange, icy mounds sometimes erupt to form giant crater, researchers say.