How did supermassive black holes form?
An astronomer analyzed ancient supermassive black holes with mathematical models and found they likely grew exponentially after light,…
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Blocking this enzyme could prevent inflammation after a stroke
Scientists reduced the impacts of a damaging immune response in mice who survived a stroke by inhibiting a common enzyme that causes…
Researchers use purple passionflower to treat herpes
Scientists showed that a compound naturally found in purple passionflowers can alleviate symptoms of herpes simplex eye infections in mice.
Can cows transmit bird flu?
Bird flu has plagued poultry for more than 100 years, causing the death of birds like chickens, ducks, and geese. Bird flu is caused by an…
How aging brains recognize music
Researchers measured brain connections during musical processing in young and old participants and found that older participants had more…
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.