How aging brains recognize music
Researchers measured brain connections during musical processing in young and old participants and found that older participants had more…
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Scientists use fungal networks to improve robotics
Researchers found robots attached to a network of king oyster mushrooms interacted more closely with their environment.
A new way to help Parkinson’s patients walk
Scientists used non-invasive electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve to help patients with Parkinson’s Disease walk farther and faster.
The future of 3D cell cultures in biomedical research
Microbiologists proposed that 3-dimensional artificial environments are the best way to study cell behavior and drug responses, although…
Viruses keep acid-loving microbes in check
Researchers found viruses infect bacteria and other microorganisms in acid mine drainage and may control microbial diversity in these…
Why do furry animals do the “wet dog shake?”
Researchers found mice have special neurons that sense disturbances to their fur, causing them to shake and groom themselves when wet.
Citizen scientists and AI help astronomers find galaxies
Scientists trained an AI algorithm to categorize distant galaxies using volunteer classifications. Their model could improve the accuracy of…
Cancers share DNA mutations that affect our genome
Researchers discovered regions of our DNA where mutations disrupt the structure of our genome and could promote growth in different types of…
Astronomers simulate hidden minor planets across the Galaxy
Researchers modeled how planets smaller than Earth formed and changed over the first billion years of their existence. They found these…
Gamers characterize human gut microbes
Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…