Credit: Canvas Avocados are those tasty green fruits that give us the joy of guacamole. But did you ever wonder where the word "Avocado" comes from? There's a tweet that claims it has something to do with testicles, which got a lot of attention. But hold on, there's more to this story! Snopes, the fact-checking heroes,...
Credit: Depositphotos The fluctuating hormones of the menstrual cycle not only impact reproductive anatomy but also influence brain structure. A recent study sheds light on this brain remodeling process. A team of researchers led by neuroscientists Elizabeth Rizor and Viktoriya Babenko from the University of California Santa Barbara studied 30 menstruating women to track the...
Credit: Ideogram Researchers have identified a correlation between lower household income and accelerated degradation of the white matter in the brain. While the levels of this white matter naturally decrease as individuals age, residing in poverty appears to hasten this decline. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Lausanne and the University of Geneva...
High-res photoacoustic imaging tech has been shrunk to fit in a watchLei Xi/SUSTech Researchers have devised a compact version of photoacoustic imaging systems, offering a detailed view into the body, previously hindered by their bulky size. The miniaturized version fits into a watch, with its hardware housed in a backpack of comparable weight to an...
Credit: AI-generated image The journal Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology retracted a paper after receiving reader feedback that the accompanying images were inaccurately generated by an AI tool. The editors explained that concerns about the authenticity of the AI-generated figures prompted the retraction. The article, focused on stem cell research in small mammals, featured images...
Credit: Dental Vidas. Tongue scraping, a practice involving the removal of bacteria, dead cells, and food remnants from the tongue's surface, has garnered attention for its potential benefits. While some studies highlight advantages such as reducing harmful bacteria and combating bad breath, others suggest caution, indicating that certain claimed benefits may be overstated. Understanding Tongue Anatomy The...
The first part(a) talks bout different ways electrodes are set up for deep brain stimulation (DBS). There are dark grey areas on the electrodes that can send electric signals. These electrodes can be designed with different spaces between them and different numbers and shapes. If the spaces between them are bigger, they can...
Credit: Axios An international team of scientists has created comprehensive maps of the genetic, cellular, and structural components of both the human brain and the nonhuman primate brain. This mapping, made possible by funding from the National Institutes of Health's Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® Initiative (The BRAIN Initiative®), provides a deeper understanding of...
A new study has pinpointed the genes that shape our skeletons. Credit: The University of Texas at Austin Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and New York Genome Center have harnessed AI (artificial intelligence) to analyze an extensive collection of X-ray images and genetic sequences, identifying genes responsible for shaping various aspects of...
Tight junctions between cells may play a critical role in gastrulation in human embryos. As a human embryo develops, a group of molecules guides cell multiplication and specialization, positioning them within the embryo. During gastrulation, these molecules guide embryonic stem cells to form three distinct layers, which later develop into various body parts. Firstly, researchers...
