Immune cells (top) generate highly variable receptors by shuffling DNA segments (second panel) to recognize threats like bacteria (green in third). Identifying ‘successful’ receptors (fourth) can help diagnose complex diseases.…
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Blood metabolites tied to childhood growth and cognitive milestones
Directed acyclic graph (DAG) of the association between child serum metabolome and early childhood development. Credit: eLife (2025). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.97982 McMaster University researchers have identified small molecules in the blood…
Multilingualism Starts Early: Study Challenges View on Language Learning
Summary: A new study of 121 infants in Accra, Ghana, reveals that babies regularly hear between two and six languages from multiple caregivers. Unlike the Western model of learning one…
Intel slows $28 bn chip factory project in Ohio
Intel says new chip making plants in Ohio are not slated to begin production until 2030, five years later than originally planned. Struggling US chip maker Intel on Friday pushed…
What time will the private Blue Ghost probe land on the moon Sunday? How to watch live.
The private spaceflight company Firefly Aerospace will attempt its first-ever moon landing in the wee hours of Sunday (March 2) and you’ll be able to see it live, but you…
Short-Term Junk Food Diet Reduces Brain’s Insulin Sensitivity
Summary: A new study reveals that consuming high-calorie, highly processed foods for just five days can reduce the brain’s sensitivity to insulin, a key factor in obesity and type 2…
Ignoring Your Better Judgment Increases Regret and Self-Blame
Summary: A new study reveals that people feel more culpable when they follow bad advice than when they make poor decisions independently. Researchers found that going against one’s better judgment…
New device could allow you to taste a cake in virtual reality
Credit: AI-generated image Novel technology intends to redefine the virtual reality experience by expanding to incorporate a new sensory connection: taste. The interface, dubbed “e-Taste,” uses a combination of sensors…
A better way to compare images taken at different institutions
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an essential tool for medical clinicians, providing detailed views of the interior of the human body as well as valuable information…
