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Ten years ago, nobody knew that Asgard archaea even existed. In 2015, however, researchers examining deep-sea sediments discovered gene fragments…
Great recipes require the perfect combination of ingredients -- biotechnology recipes are no exception. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have…
The lymphatic system plays a key role in maintaining the body's fluid balance and supporting immune defences. Lymphatic vessels are…
An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their…
Engineers have designed robots that crawl, swim, fly and even slither like a snake, but no robot can hold a…
A new study explains how a parakeet's brain helps it to mimic human words. By recording for the first time…
During embryonic development, the intestine of the Drosophila fly divides into distinct chambers thanks to the formation of constrictions at…
If a person hides their own hand and focuses on a rubber hand instead, they may perceive it as part…
A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our…