Credit: PixabayThe ability to sense rhythm isn't unique to humans, but it's relatively rare in the animal world. While chimpanzees can follow a beat, their rhythmic skills are quite limited compared to humans. Interestingly, one species of lemur is better"Mastering New Rhythms and Outperforming Humans"A 16-year-old California sea lion named Ronan (Zalophus californianus) outshines...
Credit: Elianne Dipp from PexelsEven biologists only get a fleeting look at the lives of whales. Many species, especially deep-diving whales, remain largely unknown.Scientists are gaining a deeper understanding of the vital role whales play in marine ecosystems and the services they provide. Recent studies indicate that even whale urine is crucial for Earth.The...
Credit: PixabayThe ability to sense rhythm isn't unique to humans, but it's relatively rare in the animal world. While chimpanzees can follow a beat, their rhythmic skills are quite limited compared to humans. Interestingly, one species of lemur is better."Mastering New Rhythms and Outperforming Humans"A 16-year-old California sea lion named Ronan (Zalophus californianus) outshines...
Credit: PixabayIn many animals, skin color and patterns play crucial roles in camouflage, communication, and temperature regulation. Corn snakes, for example, exhibit various morphs with bright colors like red, yellow, or pink, and their dorsal spots may merge or form stripes. But what genetic and cellular processes drive these striking patterns? A team from...
Credit: PixabayIn South Korea, researchers developed machine learning models to link features in fundus images—photos of the back of the eye—to clinical ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) diagnoses.Top Model Hits 96.9% Accuracy in ADHD DetectionAmong the four models tested, the most effective one reached an accuracy rate of 96.9% in identifying ADHD using image...
Credit: DepositphotosA recent University of Copenhagen study created stem cells that are better at transforming into other cell types by altering their diet. These enhanced stem cells outperform regular ones in generating specialized cells like liver, skin, or nerve cells.The study, titled "Altering metabolism programs cell identity via NAD+-dependent deacetylation," appears in The EMBO...
We can only imagine what this new color must be like to behold with the naked – albeit laser-blasted – eyeDALL-EJust when we think we’ve experienced the full spectrum of visible color, scientists have reportedly discovered a way to reveal a brand-new hue to the human eye — a color that’s never before been...
Credit: DepositphotosA study in Aging Cell links immune resilience to salutogenesis—the active promotion of health and well-being.The researchers' study on 17,500 individuals underscored the crucial role of immune resilience in the process of aging and longevity. Focusing on the TCF7 gene, the study shows its key role in immune cell regeneration, vital for long-term...
Credit: DepositphotosWhile all bacteria exist as single cells at some point in their lives, there is one remarkable exception: the multicellular magnetotactic bacteria (MMB).A Window into Evolutionary HistoryFound in sulfide-rich sediments of a tidal salt marsh in Massachusetts, these MMBs are attracting the attention of scientists as they may offer clues about the evolutionary...
Credit: DepositphotosThis is the type of artificial intelligence application that really catches attention. Researchers have developed DolphinGemma, the first large language model (LLM) designed to understand dolphin communication. This breakthrough could significantly speed up our ability to translate what these amazing creatures are saying, something that until now has taken decades of manual research.The...
