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AdvertisementThe Birth of Elements: Primordial Nucleosynthesis
At the far reaches of the universe, there exists a fascinating cosmic process that shapes the very essence of matter. The primordial nucleosynthesis, a celestial
Unexplored Microbial Genes: Their Importance
For over two decades, scientists worldwide have contributed to uncovering the immense diversity of microorganisms that inhabit different ecosystems on our planet, from oceans and
New Inactive Form of p38 Protein
A team of scientists led by Dr. Maria Macias and Dr. Angel R. Nebreda, both ICREA researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine in
Ötzi’s DNA: Origin, Skin, Hair
A new study by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig and the Institute for Mummies and the Iceman of Eurac Research in
Brain Implants Aid Severe Injuries
A new study published on Monday offers hope to the more than five million Americans who suffer from permanent disabilities due to traumatic brain injuries.
Mapping CO2 Levels Over 66 Million Years
A recent study has revealed that our climate system is more sensitive to fluctuations in atmospheric CO2 concentration than previously thought. The study reconstructed the
Electric Eels Transfer Genetic Material
Electric bonefish have been found to be capable of causing electroporation in their natural environment, according to a new study by researchers at Nagoya University
FDA approves breakthrough gene therapies
In a groundbreaking development, the first-ever gene-editing drug for a genetic disease has been approved in the United States. Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR
Alcohol Increases Risk of 60+ Diseases
Alcohol Increases Risk of 61 Diseases, Including Previously Unrecognized Ones A study conducted on over 500,000 Chinese individuals has revealed that alcohol consumption increases the
Power Naps Boost Brain Volume
Regular midday naps have been found to increase brain volume in older adults, reducing the risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. Recent studies have