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Astrocytes, Not Just Neurons, Found to Steer Brain’s Alertness Wiring
St. Louis, Missouri, USA: Neuroscientists at Washington University discovered astrocytes—glial cells historically seen as mere support—play a key...
“Cat1” CRISPR Immune Weapon Halts Viruses by Draining Cells’ Fuel
New York, USA: Researchers revealed a novel CRISPR-associated protein named “Cat1,” allowing bacteria to thwart viral invasions by rapidly...
Microparticle Drug Delivery Could Revolutionize Multi-Dose Vaccines
Boston, USA: Researchers unveiled a microparticle system capable of releasing multiple vaccine doses at scheduled intervals...
Genetic Mutation Reveals Why Most Orange Cats Are Male
San Diego, California, USA: Researchers identified the specific gene on the X chromosome responsible for producing orange fur in cats, explaining...
NASA’s PUNCH Mission Unveils 3D Solar Wind ‘Rainbow’ Maps
Low Earth Orbit: NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission started sending back breathtaking polarized images of the...
Parasite E. histolytica Wears Human Cell Parts to Evade Detection
Multiple Research Labs, Global: A new study reveals that the parasite Entamoeba histolytica kills human cells and then clothes itself in those...
Study Shows Chimpanzees Have a Knack for Rhythm
New research reveals that chimpanzees beat on tree trunks with a discernible rhythm, suggesting an evolutionary basis for musicality. Scientists...
New Study Reveals 99.999% of Earth’s Deep Ocean Floor Unexplored
Marine researchers report that humans have directly mapped just 0.001% of the deep seafloor below 200 meters, meaning most of Earth’s oceans...
Scientists Detect Possible Hidden Ocean Deep Beneath Mars’ Surface
Researchers have analyzed seismic data from NASA’s InSight lander and found signs of a vast water-saturated layer beneath Mars’ crust, suggesting...
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