Why is it wrong to sell your body? Understanding liberals" vs conservatives" moral objections to bodily markets
Researchers from Virginia Tech and Cornell University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines why people object to bodily markets and how those objections differ for liberals and conservatives......»»
Protein signaling pathway provides insights into cell migration and cancer metastasis
The innate immune response is the body's first line of defense against infection, and a successful immune defense takes a village: a combination of physical barriers, chemical attacks, and an army of specialized white blood cells. But maintaining and.....»»
Higher oxytocin levels linked to reproductive success and better cooperation in house mice
Researchers have further advanced understanding of social relationships in female mammals, highlighting the critical role oxytocin plays......»»
Microbiome studies in humans and zoo animals pave the way for new drug development
Microorganisms do not just colonize the body of mammals during infections. Billions of microbes can be found on and in healthy humans and animals at any given time, communicating with each other via chemical signals and thus influencing their health......»»
ASML draws investor scrutiny after warning shocks global chip markets
ASML draws investor scrutiny after warning shocks global chip markets.....»»
The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks
Cyber-physical devices are increasingly getting compromised and leveraged by criminal groups and state-sponsored threat actors. Fyodor Yarochkin, Senior Threat Solution Architect with Trend Micro, believes that getting a better understanding of attac.....»»
"Nature markets" may help preserve biodiversity—but they risk repeating colonial patterns of Indigenous exploitation
As the latest global biodiversity summit gets underway in Colombia, finance for the conservation and restoration of nature is one of the key themes of negotiations......»»
Understanding landslides: A new model for predicting motion
Along coastal California, the possibility of earthquakes and landslides is commonly prefaced by the phrase, "not if, but when." This precarious reality is now a bit more predictable thanks to researchers at UC Santa Cruz and The University of Texas a.....»»
Silicon metasurfaces unlock broad-spectrum infrared imaging
Infrared imaging technology is crucial for advancing our understanding of the world, from exploring biological specimens to inspecting complex materials and detecting hidden patterns in physical systems......»»
Employers" lack of understanding limiting job opportunities for people with learning disabilities, study finds
Employers' lack of understanding is limiting employment opportunities for job seekers with learning disabilities, a new study has found......»»
Don’t miss this chance at $500 in savings on this iBuyPower gaming PC
For a gaming PC with both power and style, you can't go wrong with the iBuyPower RDY Lancool 005, especially now that you can get it with total savings of $500......»»
Overheard: Be transparent, build trust and sales will follow
A service adviser doesn't have to be a pushy salesperson to sell needed repairs or maintenance to a customer, said Darryl Terrell, service and parts director at Matt Bowers Ford in Metairie, La., on "The Multi-Point Inspection Podcast.".....»»
Third-Trimester Abortions Are Moral and Necessary Health Care
Abortions after 20 weeks are about ending suffering. To deny someone that care is barbaric.....»»
Fossil Human Ancestor ‘Lucy’ Remains Pivotal 50 Years after Discovery
Half a century after its discovery, this iconic fossil remains central to our understanding of human origins.....»»
Jim Cramer on NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): ‘You Probably Won’t Be Able To Sell It High And Then Get Back In Low’
Jim Cramer on NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): ‘You Probably Won’t Be Able To Sell It High And Then Get Back In Low’.....»»
What we can learn from animals about death and mortality
Susana Monsó chats with Ars about her new book, Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death. Human beings live every day with the understanding of our own mortality, but do anim.....»»
Targeting bacteria: Auxiliary metabolic genes expand understanding of phages and their reprogramming strategy
Viruses that infect bacteria—known as bacteriophages—could be used in a targeted manner to combat bacterial diseases. They also play an important ecological role in global biogeochemical cycles. Recent research by researchers at the University of.....»»
New compounds can activate prodrugs at predetermined locations in the body
Researchers from IOCB Prague have succeeded in preparing compounds capable of activating prodrugs at predetermined locations in the body, enhancing their effectiveness and expediting their action. This will make it possible, for example, to more prec.....»»
Canopy structure regulates autumn phenology by mediating microclimate in temperate forests, finds study
Autumn phenology serves as a sensitive indicator of temperate forests' response to climate change and is a key factor influencing forest carbon sequestration. Understanding the mechanisms driving the spatiotemporal variations in autumn phenology is c.....»»
Bacteria discovered in healthy vertebrate brains point to a potential role in brain function
Researchers at the University of New Mexico have identified the presence of bacteria in the healthy brains of fish. Understanding this connection between bacteria and animal brains could have future implications for the study of Alzheimer's disease......»»
I was a beta tester for the Nobel prize-winning AlphaFold AI—it"s going to revolutionize health research
The deep learning machine AlphaFold, which was created by Google's AI research lab DeepMind, is already transforming our understanding of the molecular biology that underpins health and disease......»»