Northern elephant seals sleep in a deep diving spiral
Scientists tracked the brain activity of northern elephant seals to find out how they sleep. They found the seals sleep only 2 hours per day…
Category: Biology
Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns
Researchers discovered a pregnant mother’s exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can impede development of the unborn baby’s immune…
A safer approach to gene editing
Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.
Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer
Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.
How does COVID-19 impact gut health?
Scientists find a key player in the gut’s immune system has taken heavy hits from seemingly unrelated COVID-19 infections.
New biological signals could help diagnose anaphylactic events
Researchers used metabolomics to find new biological signals that can better predict anaphylactic events. These signals can help doctors…
Did lightning provide food for life’s beginning?
Lightning bolts can be deadly or destructive, but some researchers propose they might also have supplied essential elements for the first…
Scientists link autoimmune activities in the central and peripheral nervous systems
Researchers found overlap between an autoimmune disease in the central nervous system and symptoms in the peripheral nervous system.
Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?
Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…
New implantable device for fighting muscle atrophy
Scientists developed a new biomedical device that adheres to muscle tissue and delivers contractions, promoting tissue regeneration.