How octopi can edit their own RNA to rapidly respond to environmental changes

Scientists debunked a long-standing cicada myth by analyzing their guts

There are at least three certainties in life: death, taxes and the periodic emergence of millions of cicadas. But one big cicada uncertainty has finally been put to rest —…

Decoding Schizophrenia: Brain Connectivity’s Role

Summary: Researchers have discovered differences in functional brain connectivity in individuals with and without schizophrenia, shedding light on the neural basis of the disorder. The brain’s cortex regulates sensory information,…

Plants and flammability—Deep inside the mechanisms of wild fires – Functional Ecologists

In our newest post, Indra Boving—a PhD candidate at University of California-Santa Barbara, USA—shares her latest work ‘Live fuel moisture and water potential exhibit differing relationships with leaf-level flammability thresholds’.…

Spotting Corporate Psychopaths – Neuroscience News

Summary: Research sheds light on how to identify and manage individuals termed ‘corporate psychopaths’ within the business realm. These individuals, making up roughly 1% of adults, lack emotions such as…

6th sense? The mystery of tasting salt is so indecipherable, scientists say we have two separate systems to decode it

Shyness Skews Child Language Assessments

Summary: Shyness can notably impact a child’s performance in language assessments, particularly those requiring higher levels of social interaction. The research, encompassing 122 children aged 17-42 months, explored how different…

Indigenous Insights: A New Lens on Consciousness

Summary: A new study illuminates the profound depth and adaptability embedded within Indigenous interpretations of consciousness, offering fresh perspectives and adaptive solutions for contemporary scientific discourse. Instead of adhering to…

Deciphering Neurons: A Journey into Synapse Formation

Summary: Researchers unveiled key aspects of synapse formation, crucial for neuronal communication and information storage in the brain. Utilizing CRISPR to mark synaptic vesicles with a fluorescent protein in human…

Pregnancy and Body Image Perception

Summary: A novel meta-analysis, encapsulating insights from 5,200 pregnant and 4,172 non-pregnant women, uncovers the multifaceted impacts of pregnancy on body image, revealing nuanced individual variations that range from heightened…