The study found that brain regions associated with expectation can override objective reality, highlighting the importance of preconceptions in navigation. Researchers hope to apply this knowledge to develop new non-linguistic communication tools.
Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered that hot charged particles gathering near-Earth space trigger the formation of auroral substorms and bright bursts. The study uses a supercomputer simulation to explain how the plasma rotates, creating an electrical current that discharges excess electricity.
A study by Kyoto University found that fish oil activates receptors in the digestive tract, fires the sympathetic nervous system, and induces storage cells to metabolize fat. This may increase beige cells, which are less common in adults but play a crucial role in burning fat for energy.
Researchers at RIKEN and Kyoto University have developed a new polymer that minimizes photon energy loss in solar cells, leading to higher efficiency and robust conversion of solar energy into electricity. The achievement marks a significant step towards commercializing cheaper and more efficient polymer-based solar cells.
Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered that an antibody called nivolumab may help patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer heal themselves by targeting the PD-1 signal. A phase II clinical trial found that most patients treated with nivolumab experienced a median overall survival of 20 months.
A study published in Biology Letters found that the eye views of ponies and other mammals are surprisingly similar to those of humans. Researchers used touchscreens to test visual perception in three ponies, comparing their results with studies on dolphins and chimps.
The study found that overall happiness is a combination of happy emotions and life satisfaction, linked to the precuneus region in the brain. Individuals with higher grey matter mass in this area tend to experience more intense happiness and find meaning in life.
Researchers adapted eye-tracking technology for apes, showing they could recall video clips after a 24-hour delay and anticipate what came next. The study suggests great apes can use their memories to avoid danger, interact socially, and navigate complex environments.
Researchers at Kyoto University have created a lab-based human germ cell development model, revealing specific key elements and events that occur at the beginning of human life. This breakthrough provides insight into how epigenetic marks are erased during early germ cell development, shedding light on conditions such as infertility.
Researchers at Kyoto University discovered that a genetic mutation in macaques allowed them to tolerate bitter tastes, increasing their chances of survival. This finding challenges the common belief that an inability to taste bitterness is a disadvantage.