For the first time, scientists have experimentally seen the development of transmissible tumors in the freshwater cnidarian Hydra oligactis. In rare instances, tumor cells may travel across hosts, resembling an infectious disease, even though tumors are often not transmissible. The researchers discovered through artificial selection that tumors in Hydra can develop into vertically transmissible disease … Read more
A recent study is providing some new information in the ongoing effort to unravel the mystery of depression treatment. Suggesting that antidepressants may be altering brain chemistry in ways other than merely improving mood. In patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), researchers are now concentrating on a particular serotonin receptor called 5-HT4R, and the results … Read more
Every one of the millions of animal species that inhabit the planet has evolved a reproduction strategy that is specific to its surroundings. Which animal, however, has the record for having the most children at once? A seemingly straightforward query soon becomes considerably more intricate. To begin with, how you define “offspring” will determine which … Read more
Although intriguing, Elon Musk’s audacious plan to establish human settlements on Mars over the next 20 years is fraught with difficulties. The hostile Martian atmosphere might physically turn inhabitants green, in addition to testing human endurance to the limit. However, it’s not quite that simple. According to experts, anyone daring enough to go on this … Read more
Pushing the boundaries of biological design, researchers at Scripps Research have just developed a novel method for slipping non-canonical amino acids into proteins. Their revolutionary approach, which was revealed in a September 11, 2024, article in Nature Biotechnology, is predicated on a bit of a twist: instead of coding for each new amino acid with … Read more
Discovery of Strange Nova Eruptions Something odd has been discovered by astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. They observed that stars known as novae are exploding in a far-off galaxy due to a jet from a supermassive black hole. These stars are close enough to be impacted even if they are not in the jet’s … Read more
An important finding by NASA’s Perseverance rover supports the concept of returning Mars samples to Earth for further analysis. The rover observed Cheyava Falls, a reddish rock that was removed from an ancient dried-up lake in Jezero Crater, on July 21. This rock is the first on Mars to have organic compounds discovered in it, … Read more
Moderate consumption of coffee or caffeine may help prevent major illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers discovered that routinely ingesting moderate amounts of coffee or caffeine can lower the chance of developing several cardiac and metabolism-related illnesses at … Read more
The number of COVID-19 cases in England is rising. Experts caution that more work has to be done to prevent and manage illnesses. The current strategy is referred to be a “surrender to the virus.” Health professionals and scientists are concerned that the battle against COVID-19 is far from over. Increase in Covid-19 Hospital Admissions … Read more
Lecanemab and donanemab, two novel medications for Alzheimer’s disease, are gaining a lot of interest. These medications are thought to be the first to reduce the progression of the illness. Some people think this is a significant advancement, but others aren’t sure. They claim that the medications are costly and might not be effective. A … Read more
