In the tranquil curves of the Han River in central China, three ancient skulls remained hidden for nearly a million years. Over time, they were deformed by natural forces and buried in silence under layers of sediment. For years, scientists believed they belonged to a well-known part of our evolutionary story—Homo erectus, the upright human […]
A Terasaki Institute team led by Dr. Jucaud, with Dr. Ye from UT San Antonio, developed a microfluidic biosensor for real-time antibody monitoring. This method could streamline monoclonal antibody production, cut costs, and improve patient access. The study is featured in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics. Rising Demand for Monoclonal Antibodies Highlights Need for Real-Time
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Blood-producing stem cells, known as hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), function best when they’re stable and well-rested—like managers keeping a factory running smoothly. But when the body faces stress, such as infection or injury, these cells quickly ramp up production of immune cells to defend against threats. Over time, repeated stress wears them down, causing them
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BEIJING (WSYX) — Scientists have shown that genetically modified human stem cells can delay aging symptoms in monkeys, potentially paving the way for treatments aimed at age-related decline in humans. Stem Cell Therapy Cuts Aging Signs in Monkeys Without Side Effects Over a 44-week period, researchers treated cynomolgus monkeys with senescence-resistant mesenchymal progenitor cells (SRCs)
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Synthetic cells, created by merging elements of Mycoplasma bacteria with a chemically synthesized genome, can grow and divide into uniformly shaped and sized cells—much like natural bacteria. Craig Venter’s Team Creates Synthetic Minimal Cells with 473 Essential Genes In 2016, a team led by Craig Venter at the J. Craig Venter Institute in San Diego
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Scientists have uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved skeleton of a massive crocodile relative in South America, offering an unprecedented glimpse into its anatomy and behavior. Around 70 million years ago, this formidable predator prowled the land, hunting prey that included medium-sized dinosaurs. An international research team, led by Argentina’s Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales (MACN), has
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It started subtly, hidden within the immune systems of just a handful of people around the world. They weren’t heroes in capes, but they carried something remarkable—an unseen armor that blocked every virus nature sent their way. No flu, no measles, no chickenpox, not even a cold. Though they were vulnerable to some bacterial infections,
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Scientists have identified a previously unknown organ: a pair of salivary glands located in the upper throat. This area of the nasopharynx, found behind the nose, was thought to contain only scattered microscopic salivary glands. However, the newly identified glands measure around 3.9 centimeters in length. Positioned above a cartilage structure called the torus tubarius,
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In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully transferred a courtship behavior from one species to another, causing the recipient to perform the foreign action as if it were innate. While cross-species gene transfers have previously influenced traits, this marks the first time an entirely new behavior has been genetically introduced into another animal. Rewiring the
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A nuclear facility in northern France temporarily halted operations due to a jellyfish invasion but began resuming activity on Wednesday, according to operator EDF, with one of the four affected reactors now back in service. Europe’s Largest Nuclear Power Station Located near Dunkirk on the French coast, the Gravelines plant is the largest nuclear power
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