Credit: Depositphotos Extreme organisms, or "extremophiles," are known for their ability to thrive in extreme environments such as hot hydrothermal vents, freezing Antarctic ice, and deep within Earth's crust. Recently, researchers have discovered these resilient microbes in an unexpected location: microwave ovens. While previous research has uncovered unique microbial communities in appliances like dishwashers and...
The monkeypox virus has been added to the WHO's list of priority pathogens. Credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/Getty According to a newly updated list from the World Health Organization (WHO) this week, the number of pathogens capable of igniting the next pandemic has expanded to over 30, now including the influenza A virus, dengue virus,...
Mutations in the gene that encodes a receptor called CCR5 can stop HIV (blue) entering immune cells.Credit: NIAID/National Institutes of Health/SPL A 60-year-old man in Germany has become at least the seventh person with HIV to be declared free of the virus after receiving a stem-cell transplant. Although he has been virus-free for almost six...
MIT researchers Aly Kombargi (left) and Niko Tsakiris (right) with their new hydrogen reactorTony Pulsone MIT scientists have found an intriguing new method to produce hydrogen fuel using soda cans, seawater, and coffee grounds. They believe this chemical reaction could power engines or fuel cells in marine vehicles that use seawater. Hydrogen plays a crucial role...
Credit: Pixabay Dogs can detect human stress, and a new study shows that this scent may cause dogs to make 'pessimistic' decisions, reflecting a similar emotional effect. This is the first scientific evidence that human stress odors influence dogs' emotions and learning, according to UK researchers, and it may provide valuable insights into the ancient...
credit: pixabay For the first time, researchers have successfully engineered a mouse with a completely functional human immune system and a human-like gut microbiome. Consequently, this groundbreaking 'humanized' mouse model eliminates much of the uncertainty in medical research and, furthermore, has the potential to revolutionize drug testing and the understanding of disease mechanisms. Achievement in Genetic...
Credit: Pixabay Research on thousands of proteins from a single drop of blood shows that these proteins can predict the onset of various diseases. The study, published on July 22 in Nature Medicine, results from an international collaboration involving GSK, Queen Mary University of London, University College London, Cambridge University, and the Berlin Institute of Health...
This new discovery blurs the line between being asleep and awake . Credit: Pixabay Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: a small region of our brain shuts down briefly to take microsecond-long naps while we're awake. Interestingly, these same areas become active during sleep. These findings could provide crucial insights into neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases associated...
The Red Bull RB17 Hypercar looks futuristic and fast while just sitting thereRed Bull Content Pool When the iconic energy drink giant dedicates its substantial resources to crafting its inaugural automobile, expect something extraordinary. Red Bull's RB17 emerges as a sleek, aerodynamic marvel that generates nearly twice its weight in downforce. At this year's Goodwood...
Electrodes in multiple brain regions monitor real-time brain activity. Colored dots on the images indicate electrode locations across all patients, color-coded by brain region, with red dots highlighting electrodes in the DMN. Credit: Brain (2024). DOI: 10.1093/brain/awae199 Have you ever experienced a sudden breakthrough on a tough problem while thinking about something entirely different? This kind of...
