How did nautiloids survive extinction?
Researchers found nautiloids outlived other shelly creatures in the late-Cretaceous extinction because they had slower metabolisms.
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Researchers developed new AI to treat cancer
Scientists created an artificial intelligence model, called CancerGPT, that predicted the effect of different drug combinations on patients…
Scientists tackle mosquito-borne viruses with CRISPR
Researchers developed a new CRISPR protein that cuts viral RNA to combat diseases like yellow fever.
Melatonin could help with more than a good night’s sleep
Scientists found melatonin alleviated simulated spinal cord injuries in mice by interacting with proteins that cause inflammation.
Fruit flies use diverse senses to sniff out their surroundings
Scientists found cosmopolitan fruit flies have different genes for smelling and tasting that help them adapt to diverse habitats.
Researchers linked obesity with breast cancer
Scientists compared genetic data from tumors of breast cancer patients, and found patients with high body mass indexes had unique gene…
Scientists grew human kidneys inside pig embryos
Scientists developed kidneys with a mixture of human and pig cells inside pig embryos, to test whether they were viable for human…
Could microbes feed astronauts on Mars?
Scientists found that photosynthesizing microbes grown on a synthetic mixture of Martian dust and astronaut pee could supplement a healthy…
Scientists suggest new ways to treat gastric cancer
Researchers computed how genetic elements regulate gastric cancer, to help treat patients and predict their survival.
How can astronauts regain balance after spaceflight?
Scientists found that astronauts with coordination problems after space missions could suffer from a malfunctioning central nervous system.