Researchers find Pacific trade winds have driven more heat into oceans, slowing global warming; however, when winds weaken, heat will rapidly return to atmosphere. The study suggests a hiatus in global warming is temporary and temperatures will soon rise rapidly.
Researchers found that fallow bucks respond differently to fast vs. slow rate groans, indicating they signal aggression through calling speed. Bucks also recognize early-rut groans as more threatening than late-rut ones, helping them avoid exhausted rivals during mating season.
Researchers have discovered a new, red-light-sensitive opsin called Chrimson that enables the independent control of two brain populations. The new opsin was found in a screen of algae and can mediate neural activity in response to red light with high precision.
The discovery of the oldest known star in the Universe allows scientists to study its chemistry, providing a clearer idea of the early universe. The ancient star is around 6,000 light years from Earth and formed shortly after the Big Bang.
A study of over 48,000 patients and 139,000 healthy controls from four ethnic groups revealed seven new genetic regions associated with type 2 diabetes. The research provides insights into the biological processes involved in the disease and may lead to novel therapies.
A study involving twin sisters has identified a novel molecular target, SETD2, which can become a way to treat recurring and deadly malignancies. The researchers found that the SETD2 gene mutation contributes to the initiation and progression of leukemia by promoting the self-renewal potential of leukemia stem cells.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new, low-power signal-processing chip that could lead to a wirelessly rechargeable cochlear implant without external hardware. The device uses the natural microphone of the middle ear and can be charged via an ordinary cell phone in two minutes.
Researchers have found a way to efficiently edit the human genome one letter at a time, boosting ability to model human disease and paving the way for therapies that fix genetic 'bugs'. The new technique highlights out-of-the-box thinking critical for scientific success.
The study provides critical information for targeting conservation efforts and highlights the need for urgent action to protect biodiversity. Climate change is expected to force plants and animals to adapt or migrate to track their ideal climate, with some species facing significant challenges in finding new habitats.
Researchers at Scripps Research Institute create Inforna, a technique to identify potent compounds targeting cancer-causing microRNAs. The method enables unprecedented targeting of disease-associated RNAs, offering a promising approach to designing novel anti-cancer drugs.