Fecal transplants from older mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in younger mice
USC researchers discover older mice microbiomes boost fertility in younger mice, revealing microbiome-reproductive system connection.
Life forms can planet hop on asteroid debris – and survive
Johns Hopkins University study reveals hardy bacteria can endure pressures from asteroid impacts, suggesting interplanetary life transfer.
LED light blasts cancer cells and spares healthy ones
University of Texas at Austin develops innovative LED treatment using tin nanoflakes, achieving 92% skin cancer cell kill rate.
New AI algorithm enables scientific monitoring of “blue tears”
Researchers at Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology develop BT-YOLO for precise algal bloom analysis and forecasting.
Is the bone implant of the future a hydrogel?
ETH Zurich researchers develop a biocompatible hydrogel implant that mimics natural bone healing with unprecedented precision.
Bug beats: caterpillars use complex rhythms to communicate with ants
University of Warwick researchers discover caterpillars’ rhythmic signals mimic ant communication, ensuring protection and sustenance.
Gallium needle that irreversibly softens via body temperature on insertion
KAIST develops a needle using gallium for safer injections, reducing risk of infections and tissue damage.
Household cat could hold the key to understanding breast cancer
Researchers at the University of Bern link genetic similarities between feline and human cancers, advancing treatment possibilities.
A biological material that becomes stronger when wet could replace plastics
Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia develop nickel-infused chitosan from shrimp shells for sustainability.
Elephant trunk whiskers exhibit material intelligence
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute discover elephants’ whiskers have unique stiffness gradients aiding precise touch.