Researchers have developed a new type of model using synthetic biology to replicate symmetry breakage observed in embryos, enabling the creation of complex structures. The study identified essential parameters that modulate spatial pattern emergence in E. coli, paving the way for understanding embryonic development.
A study published in Nature Communications reveals that mice can extract visual information from nearly 10% of their brain's neurons, making it possible to identify stimuli with high accuracy. The discovery suggests that the brain is a highly efficient machine capable of distributing sensory signals efficiently.
Researchers develop prototype to automate processing of brain data, allowing for accurate identification of epileptic focus; potentially saving up to 90% of time spent reviewing data. The tool has been validated by physicians and is expected to have a clinical impact.
Researchers found that aging leads to increased intrinsic ignition and decreased metastability in the whole-brain functional network. This suggests a deficiency in efficient global communication in the brain, contributing to cognitive decline.
The SignON project, funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 program, will develop a mobile solution for automatic translation between sign and oral languages. The platform aims to facilitate exchange between deaf and hard of hearing individuals and hearing people across Europe.
Freesound has obtained a $100 million Grant for the Web grant to launch the Freesound Licensing project, enabling creators to earn revenue by re-licensing their content. The platform will promote an exchange space for reuse and help content creators monetize their sounds beyond original Creative Commons restrictions.
The spinoff Lucid Technologies is developing a computer program to streamline film post-production, automatically improving films' aesthetic appearance. The company's first product aims to complete the entire technical grade process automatically, saving time and money for professionals.
A team of researchers has identified a functional 'rich club' of brain regions that orchestrate the global workspace, a concept proposed by psychologist Bernard Baars in 1988. The study, published in Nature Human Behavior, used fMRI data from over 1,000 participants to reveal unique brain regions coordinating information from various s...
Researchers have discovered turbulent-like dynamics in the human brain using fMRI, suggesting a new way to analyze and model whole-brain dynamics. This finding could lead to improved mental health treatments for neuropsychiatric diseases.
Recent research suggests that traditional entrepreneurship education may not be effective in motivating students to pursue entrepreneurial careers. A new study by two researchers found that students' life goals play a crucial role in their decision-making process regarding entrepreneurship. By facilitating an understanding of these lif...
A recent study analyzes the abstracts of final-year projects written by students, revealing hybrid texts that combine academic and specialist discourse. The research highlights the importance of studying these textual products for teaching academic writing and promoting discourse competence.
Researchers have discovered a camp with a warehouse on the Dutch islands of Curaçao and Bonaire, revealing everyday objects from the first half of the eighteenth century. The findings shed light on the impact of informal maritime commerce on society and daily life in colonial communities.
A new study has shed light on the role of p53 target gene Zmat3 in lymphoma and lung cancer development. Researchers found that disabling Zmat3 had little impact on tumor development, suggesting that other proteins may be involved in preventing cancer formation.
Research reveals German media outlets use eight frames to undermine legitimate climate change protests, reducing protesters' self-agency and marginalizing their voice. Despite this, the idea of intergenerational justice and children's rights has become established on the agenda.
Researchers found that bank-affiliated funds provided significant financial support to their parent banks during times of crisis, particularly for riskier banks. This support allowed banks to ease financial constraints and facilitate credit access to Spanish businesses.
A study by Liudmila Shafirova, Daniel Cassany, and Carme Bach examines the creation and sharing of fanfiction, highlighting how fans develop transcultural literacies through amateur translation of a Russian novel into English. The research reveals the importance of online spaces for social practice and language learning.
Researchers studied how convolutional neural networks respond to brightness and color visual illusions, finding that they are similarly deceived as humans. The study highlights the limitations of CNNs in mimicking human vision, revealing both similarities and differences between the two.
A recent study by researchers at Universitat Pompeu Fabra reveals that many Spanish civil society organizations are not involved in science and technology, or unaware of their involvement. However, the study also highlights the potential for these organizations to contribute to research and improve relations between science and society.
Researchers propose using drones to detect and prevent attacks on 5G networks, mitigating eavesdropping, interference and identity theft. The study explores the potential of UAVs to improve network security through jamming, spoofing detection and mitigation.
Researchers analyzed North Americans' foreign policy preferences, finding that coercive measures are more likely to be supported in highly personalized and consolidated autocracies without US ties. In contrast, foreign democracy aid is preferred in regimes with strategic or financial ties and multi-party elections.
Researchers found that actively speaking two languages contributes to cognitive reserve and delays the onset of symptoms associated with cognitive decline and dementia. Bilingual individuals had a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, which is a preclinical phase of Alzheimer's disease.
A study found that European climate change counter movement think tanks have a neoliberal ideological stance, repeating messages similar to those used by American denialists. The research, published in the journal Climatic Change, documents for the first time an organized climate change counter movement in Europe.
Scientists have identified a subgroup of stem cells that retains regenerative capacity well beyond geriatric age, suggesting new avenues for improving muscle health in elderly individuals. The discovery provides insight into the FoxO signalling pathway and its role in maintaining youthful gene expression.
Researchers at Universitat Pompeu Fabra discovered that blood vessels communicate with sensory neurons through dynamic protrusions, allowing them to regulate cell growth and maintenance of stem cells. This communication is crucial for the development and regeneration of the peripheral nervous system.
Researchers developed a computational model to analyze brain activity in different states of consciousness, from wakefulness to deep sleep. The study found that the brain's functional segregation into systems with distinct activation patterns during cognition.
Researchers have improved Wi-Fi network operation and performance for the 5G/6G ecosystem by applying machine learning techniques. A new algorithm, ε-sticky, is proposed to reduce service disruptions and network instability, benefiting both stations that have found a suitable access point and those that haven't.
A study published in Cognition found that 14-month-old infants expect to communicate with others who speak the same language, and that their environment influences these expectations. Infants from bilingual environments were more likely to predict successful communication across languages.
A study found that children who used rhythmic gestures while narrating improved their oral narrative skills in terms of structure and fluency. The research suggests that body movements play a crucial role in language development, and multimodal training can enhance oral storytelling abilities.
A study found that rats could identify the rhythmic structure of a song while ignoring changes to the melody. This suggests that the principles of rhythmic organization in music are also present in other animals, including humans. The results indicate that this cognitive ability has very deep evolutionary roots.
A recent study presents an automatic method to detect and segment the intrauterine cavity using artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques on MRI data from 71 pregnancies. The proposed method achieves high segmentation performance, highlighting its potential for use in daily clinical practice as a surgical planning method.
A new study compares the distribution of mutations in human tumours to those in chimpanzees and gorillas. The research reveals that human tumours accumulate mutations in regions similar to those found in non-human primates, challenging previous theories on the genetic causes of cancer.
A recent study by the Media Psychology Lab found that radio consumption increased significantly during lockdown, with listeners tuning in for news, podcasts, and audiobooks. Radio was also rated as the most credible medium, helping to alleviate feelings of sadness, fear, and anxiety.
The Nutrimedia project applies the GRADE method to evaluate the truthfulness of nutrition-related messages in news and advertisements. This approach helps the public critically interpret nutritional information, as most messages were classified as uncertain or possibly true.
Researchers developed MusVis to measure interaction differences in children with and without dyslexia, using language-independent content and machine learning. The tool aims to detect dyslexia before language skills development and reduce school failures.
A study published in Comunicar found that lower mother's education level and professional status correlate with increased mobile device consumption among children. The results suggest the economic gap influences screen time habits in young Spanish children.
A new standard for machine learning in telecommunications networks has been approved, enabling faster data transmission rates of up to 20 Gbps and reducing latency to less than 5ms. This breakthrough is made possible by the application of deep learning techniques, allowing for complex pattern recognition and network load management.
A recent study conducted by researchers at Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona discovered a direct link between the rurality of an environment and improved mental well-being in older adults. The study found that individuals living in rural areas had significantly better levels of mental well-being compared to those residing in urban o...
Researchers use computer simulations to model the expansions of four archaeological cultures in South America, showing that some expansions may be due to similar demographic processes as the Neolithic in Eurasia. The study found that population growth and migration can explain the spread of these cultures across vast distances.
A study modelled psilocybin's interaction with the brain, explaining its therapeutic effects on depression, anxiety and addiction. The research integrated data from various imaging techniques to reveal the stimulation of serotonin receptors 5-HT2A involved in psychoactive modulation.
Researchers found that infants aged 12-15 months watched for longer when presented with incongruent speech patterns, suggesting they have formed expectations not only about infant-directed speech but also adult-directed speech. This study raises questions about the mechanisms of infants' expectations and social importance of different ...
At 15 months, infants take into account the efficiency of others' actions to identify rational individuals and predict preferences. They exhibit a preference for interacting with efficient over inefficient individuals.
Research found that individuals with type 2 diabetes who participate in online support groups have worse health outcomes and higher levels of disease-related complications. In contrast, users with type 1 diabetes did not show a significant correlation between forum participation and health outcomes.
A study by the Dynamical Systems Biology lab reveals that bacteria can make each other more tolerant to antibiotics when coexisting. The response of bacteria to antibiotics depends on other species they live with, suggesting new strategies to combat bacterial infections.
A study examines family views on eduCAT1x1 programme, finding parents feel unrest managing out-of-school laptop uses, which compete with academic activities. The research suggests the need to coordinate education reforms with family dynamics.
Distributional semantics provides radically empirical representations of words' meanings by processing thousands of texts. Research by Gemma Boleda highlights its potential to advance knowledge on how language works, including detecting changes in meaning over time.
Researchers identified a key strategy of cells to deal with misfolded proteins, where cells form aggregates to protect them from degradation. This approach is favored over fixing folding or destroying proteins, allowing for recovery under optimal conditions.
A study by Toni Rodon and colleagues found that areas near former concentration camps in Germany receive more electoral support for far-right parties. The researchers suggest that the 'satiation hypothesis' may explain why this relationship ceases to be significant when the Alternative for Germany party is included in the analysis.
Researchers identify specific cortical area responsible for food addiction's loss of control over intake, linked to obesity and eating disorders. The study provides new insights into the neural mechanisms underlying addictive behavior in food, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
A recent study found that Wikipedia's coverage of natural disasters is biased towards wealthy countries, particularly the USA and Canada. The study analyzed 458 flood events and found a greater tendency to cover these events in middle- and high-income countries.
A special issue of Young explores how young people use music to express their feelings on the crisis, with studies focusing on feminist reggaeton in Spain and rap/mahragan in Egypt. The research shows how these genres have become politicized tools for subversive empowerment and resilience.