An atlas of the bumblebee brain
The buff-tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris is one of the most common bumblebee species in Europe. It is not only active in nature as a pollinator—humans also use it in greenhouses and foil tunnels to get good harvests of tomatoes or strawberries......»»
Human fetal lung cell atlas uncovers 144 cell states
The developing human lung has been mapped in unprecedented detail, identifying 144 cell states in the early stages of life, and uncovering new links between developmental cells and lung cancer......»»
Neuralink faces federal probe over alleged animal abuse, “hack job” surgeries
Current and former employees blame mishaps and abuse on pressure from Musk to go faster. Enlarge / Pager, a nine-year-old Macaque, plays MindPong with his Neuralink. (credit: YouTube/NeuraLink) Elon Musk's brain-computer.....»»
Neurlalink demo shows monkey ‘telepathic typing’
The latest show-and-tell event from Elon Musk's brain-interface Neuralink venture showed a monkey "telepathic typing.".....»»
Elon Musk"s Neuralink shows brain implant prototype and robotic surgeon during recruiting event
Elon Musk — the SpaceX founder, Tesla CEO, and, most recently, Twitter owner — hosted a flashy event on Wednesday night for yet another one of his companies: Neuralink, the startup proposing implants that connect your brain to a computer......»»
Organic cation transporters: Research into their structure facilitates targeted development of new drugs
Monoamines are neurotransmitters in the central and peripheral nervous systems and they also transmit signals between cells and the brain. This transmission is followed by their reuptake into the cells by means of transporters. While the specific mon.....»»
Today"s Wordle Answer #529 – November 30, 2022 Solution And Hints
Today's Wordle might make you hit the books again, but if you're still racking your brain, we have some hints (and the answer) if you need the assist. Today's Wordle.....»»
Team creates nano-magnets that could restore damaged nerve cells
Neurons are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, the cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, for sending motor commands to our muscles, and for transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every.....»»
Scientists provide structural insights into NaV1.7 modulation by inhibitors, to block pain signals to the brain
Chronic pain is an extremely common condition that affects about 20% of the general population. Given the shortage of effective and non-addictive analgesics, new anti-pain drugs are eagerly awaited. Voltage-gated sodium channel NaV1.7 plays an essent.....»»
Team synthesizes multifunctional nanoparticle for diagnosis and treatment of glioma
A Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) collaborative research team has synthesized a nanoparticle named TRZD that can perform the dual function of diagnosing and treating glioma in the brain. It emits persistent luminescence for the diagnostic imaging.....»»
Pregnancy Changes the Brain, Possibly Promoting Bonding with a Baby
A woman during pregnancy shows changes in a key brain network that may be important for bonding with hernov. child .....»»
Wolves emboldened by parasite more likely to lead pack: study
Wolves infected with a common parasite are far more likely to become the leader of their pack, according to a new study, suggesting that the brain-dwelling intruder emboldens its host to take more risks......»»
525-million-year-old fossil defies textbook explanation for brain evolution
Fossils of a tiny sea creature that died more than half a billion years ago may compel a science textbook rewrite of how brains evolved......»»
Human evolution: Brain, gut and immune system were fine-tuned after split from common ancestor of chimpanzees
A team of Duke researchers has identified a group of human DNA sequences driving changes in brain development, digestion and immunity that seem to have evolved rapidly after our family line split from that of the chimpanzees, but before we split with.....»»
Artificial neural networks learn better when they spend time not learning at all
Depending on age, humans need 7 to 13 hours of sleep per 24 hours. During this time, a lot happens: Heart rate, breathing and metabolism ebb and flow; hormone levels adjust; the body relaxes. Not so much in the brain......»»
For Alzheimer’s Scientists, the Amyloid Debate Has No Easy Answers
For years, potential therapies that attack this brain protein have failed to help patients in clinical trials. Now—surprisingly—a new drug shows promise......»»
Rats bopping to the beat in video demonstrate innate beat synchronization in animals for the first time
Accurately moving to a musical beat was thought to be a skill innately unique to humans. However, new research now shows that rats also have this ability. The optimal tempo for nodding along was found to depend on the time constant in the brain (the.....»»
Having good friendships may make for a healthier gut microbiome
Social connections are essential for good health and well-being in social animals, such as ourselves and other primates. There is also increasing evidence that the gut microbiome—through the so-called "gut-brain axis"—plays a key role in our phys.....»»
Measles outbreak erupts among unvaccinated children in Ohio daycare
Officials reportedly expect that more cases will be identified. Enlarge / This child, who had been ill with measles, exhibited the characteristic rash on the fourth day of its evolution. Measles can cause hearing loss, brain dama.....»»
Researchers develop a material that mimics how the brain stores information
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) researchers have developed a magnetic material capable of imitating the way the brain stores information. The material makes it possible to emulate the synapses of neurons and mimic, for the first time, the le.....»»
Biological lasso: Enhanced drug delivery to brain
In a study recently published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers from Kanazawa University use a method called "lasso-grafting" to design therapeutics with enhanced longevity and brain penetration......»»