Summary: Researchers have pinpointed specific brain cells that control how animals react to social defeat, offering new insight into the biology of dominance and submission. In male mice, neurons in…
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The Draconid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 8— Here’s what to expect
The Draconid meteor shower peaks tonight, heralding a spectacular natural light show as a flurry of meteors streak through the moonlit October skies. Draconid meteors can be seen each year…
1 gene, 1 disease no more – acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicine
Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide…
Physicists develop new quantum sensor at the atomic lattice scale
Lattice scale localization of charge traps. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-61839-2 Patent application: Tool for materials science researchers in the quantum age The researchers recently published their study in…
What the longest woolly rhino horn tells us about the beasts’ biology
The longest woolly rhino horn ever found is providing new insights into the lives of these now extinct animals. The horn — found preserved in Siberian permafrost — stretched over…
Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks
More than three-quarters of U.S. counties and jurisdictions are experiencing declines in childhood vaccination rates, a trend that began in 2019, according to a September 2025 NBC News–Stanford University investigation.…
Reusing medical equipment is good for the planet. But is it safe?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Even a short stay in hospital produces a large amount of waste. Just picture all the disposable items designed to be used once and thrown away:…
People trust podcasts more than social media. But is the trust warranted?
YouTube, traditionally a video sharing platform, has a large section dedicated to podcasts on its home page. Credit: YouTube There’s been a striking decline in public confidence in social media…
Health insurance subsidy standoff pits affordable care for millions against federal budget constraints
As the federal government entered a shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025, competing narratives quickly emerged about the cause. Some Republican lawmakers objected to Democrats’ push to include an extension of…
‘Good’ gut bacteria can boost placenta for healthier pregnancy
Mice with Bifidobacterium breve in their gut lost fewer of their pregnancies. Credit: Jorge Lopez-Tello/ University of Cambridge Research led by the University of Cambridge has found the first clear…
