Specific neurons that map memories now identified in the human brain
An important aspect of human memory is our ability to evoke specific moments from the wide range of experiences that have occurred in a given …
Biology
Scientists identify harmful bacteria based on DNA at very low cost
A new bacterial identification method, called ON-rep-seq, examines the strain-specific selective fragments of the bacterial genome, enabling the…
Old chewing gum gives insight into people and bacteria from the past
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have successfully extracted a complete human genome from thousands of years of chewing gum. According…
Oblivion can depend on the time of day
Don't you remember something? Try to wait later in the day. Researchers have identified a gene in mice that seems to influence memory recall a…
Neutrons optimize highly efficient catalyst for a more environmentally friendly approach to biofuel synthesis
Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a catalyst that converts biomass into fuel with remarkably high efficiency and offers…
Brainwave Devices Can Leak Sensitive Medical Conditions and Personal Information
Brain-computer interfaces are rapidly gaining popularity in consumer markets, particularly in the gaming industry. With these devices, people ca…
Mitochondria Are The "Canary In The Coal Mine" For Cellular Stress
Mitochondria, tiny structures that are found in most cells, are known for their power generation machinery. Now Salk researchers have discovered…
The Ancient Egyptians Collected Birds From The Wild to Sacrifice And Mummify Them
In ancient Egypt, sacred ibis were collected from their natural habitats to offer ritual sacrifices. This is clear from a study published by Sal…
Insulin Can Increase The Immunity of Mosquitoes To The West Nile Virus
A discovery by a Washington State University-led research team could inhibit the spread of West Nile and Zika and Dengue viruses. In a study p…