A study has associated higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with an increased risk of some cancersDepositphotosA comprehensive study has established a correlation between increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a higher likelihood of developing cancers in the head, neck, and esophagus. Surprisingly, obesity, often resulting from excessive consumption of these foods, did not emerge...
Radiant Snares of the Predatory Fungus Arthrobotrys Oligospora. Credit: Hung-Che Lin CC-BY 4.0Think fungi can't be carnivorous? Think again. Arthrobotrys oligospora, a worm-eating species of fungus discovered in 1850, has proven capable of sensing, trapping, and consuming small animals, shedding light on the molecular changes facilitating predatory behavior.Worms on the MenuWhile A. oligospora isn't the...
Green light: It's not a silver bullet, but scientists say this study makes the case for keeping plants central in strategies to counter the impact of climate change. Credit: PixaobayIn the realm of climate change research and its extensive effects on the planet, positive findings are rare. However, an international team of scientists may...
Images show the green fluorescence signals in different body parts of the three-day-old chimeric monkeyCao et al/Cell/(CC By SA)In a scenario reminiscent of the initial scenes in a science fiction horror movie, scientists have injected stem cells from a seven-day-old monkey embryo into an unrelated four-to-five-day embryo of the same species. This combined embryo...
Cell Sheets Guided to Form Scaffold-Free Constructs Through Pillar-Based Anchoring for In Vitro Modeling. Credit: Advanced Functional Materials (2023), DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202308552.In the realm of regenerative medicine, Evolved.Bio, a startup, is paving the way with groundbreaking technology that offers hope to individuals who have experienced significant muscle damage. This innovative approach promises effective muscle tissue...
Washing the rice. Credit: Teste Cooking.Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It's also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes worldwide, including Greece's dolmades, Italy's risottos, Spain's paella, and the UK's rice puddings. In this publication, we'll unravel the scientific dilemma of whether or not to wash...
A new study offers the first evidence of menopause in a wild non-human primate population. Credit: PixaobayWith the exception of a small number of whale species, menopause is a unique and consistent occurrence found in humans among mammals. Unlike most animals that maintain their reproductive capabilities throughout their lives, humans stand out as a...
Credit: PixaobayBird populations in North America are rapidly decreasing. Climate change, among various factors affecting these birds, plays a noteworthy role, often interacting with other stressors like habitat loss. Researchers from the University of California, Davis, discovered that extreme temperatures affect avian reproduction differently based on the bird's habitat.Published in the journal Science, the...
Credit: The pet zealot.In 2021, an animal resembling a dog was brought to an animal rehabilitation center in southern Brazil after being hit by a car. However, this creature exhibited peculiar behavior that raised questions about its identity, it turns out it was a Dog-fox hybrid.Dog-fox hybrid Behavior and Genetic InvestigationThe animal had a...
New research has identified rare genetic variants associated with male pattern hair loss. Credit: PixaobayA recent research endeavor has pinpointed uncommon genetic variations linked to male pattern baldness, including two previously unknown ones. Beyond expanding our comprehension of this condition, these discoveries hold the potential to open the door to personalized treatment approaches.Androgenetic alopecia,...
