NTNU University Museum has recreated the Hitra man as he probably looked: approximately 169 cm tall, fair-haired and blue-eyed. The model of the Hitra man was created by Thomas Foldberg. Credit: Åge Hojem / NTNU University Museum In 1916, during the upgrade of a road leading to Fausland farm on Hitra Island, workers upgrading the...
An mRNA vaccine against glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer, has shown promise in a new clinical trial Depositphotos Glioblastoma, among the deadliest cancers, has limited treatment options. However, a recent small-scale clinical trial showcased an mRNA vaccine that swiftly activates the immune system against tumors, showing encouraging outcomes. Glioblastoma stands as the predominant brain cancer...
Credit: Pixabay In recent years, advancements in robotics and AI have been substantial, yet we have not succeeded in creating robots that surpass the capabilities of nature's finest. New research delves into the fundamental reasons behind this phenomenon. Exploring Over a Hundred Studies Reveals a Crucial Integration Barrier in Advancing Robotics After examining over a hundred prior...
Credit: Pixabay The fundamental symptoms of depression, including alterations in energy, activity, cognition, and mood, have been documented for over 10,000 years, whereas the term "depression" itself has been in use for approximately 350 years. Despite its extensive history, there's no consensus among experts regarding the definition or causes of depression. However, many agree that depression...
UK researchers at the University of Exeter have identified an unprecedented genetic mutation present in two siblings, unseen in any other individuals. This finding opens avenues for novel treatment strategies in the realm of type 1 diabetes. The mutation occurs within the gene responsible for encoding programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) protein. A recent study elucidates...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study reveals that genes providing protection against excessive alcohol consumption and its associated health problems are also associated with other conditions, including heart disease and mental health issues. The research team analyzed over 3.2 million DNA samples, focusing on specific genetic code changes called single-nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs. Identifying Protective Variants in SNPs...
The algae Braarudosphaera bigelowii has been found to have absorbed a cyanobacteria called UCYN-A, which may be a huge step forward for evolutionTyler Coale Scientists have witnessed a once-in-a-billion-year evolutionary event where two lifeforms merge, creating an organism with enhanced abilities. The last occurrence led to the emergence of plants on Earth. Known as primary endosymbiosis, this phenomenon...
A tardigrade's colored scanning electron micrograph. Credit: Getty images Tardigrades may be the most resilient creatures on our planet. These tiny microorganisms can resist nearly any challenge humans present to them, emerging unscathed as they stroll along on their eight short legs. The tactics facilitating these remarkable feats of superheroic survival are diverse. They range from...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study has linked uncommon mutations in certain genes to the occurrence of left-handedness in humans. Understanding the implications of these genetic variations on other aspects of left-handers' characteristics could provide insights into phenomena such as the genetic predisposition to neurodevelopmental disorders or the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers from the Max Planck...
Credit: Pixabay The significant stress of childbirth affects various aspects of the body. However, despite acknowledging the health toll of parenthood, there isn't a universal standard for quantifying the biological toll on a mother during pregnancy. A recent study led by Yale University researchers sheds light on the mechanisms underlying cellular aging during and after pregnancy. Childbirth's...
