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Petri Dish of Human Brain Cells Learns to Play Iconic '90s Video Game

Cortical Labs teaches 200,000 human brain cells to play Doom, raising concerns about the future of AI and biomputation.

4 Cheetah Cubs Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

These are the first cheetah cubs born at the Safari Park since 2020.

Springtime Brings Variety of Insects to Oklahoma

From beneficial pollinators to pesky pests, experts warn Oklahomans to watch out for these common spring insects.

10-Foot Great White Shark Cayo Spotted Near North Carolina Beaches

Tracking data shows juvenile female shark swimming close to shore ahead of spring break

Women Scientists Pioneered Vaccine Breakthroughs

From variolation to mRNA, women have driven innovations in immunization for generations.

Saint Louis Zoo Welcomes Two Kudu Calves

Mabel and Mildred "Millie" were born last month to first-time moms Judith and Jamilah.

Tubulin Fights Brain Toxic Clumps, Neurodegeneration

Baylor researchers discover potential new strategy to combat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

Binghamton Researcher Challenges Alzheimer's Hypothesis

Professor Wei Qiang's work using solid-state NMR spectroscopy could reframe understanding of the disease's origins.

New Molecular Switch for Inborn Immunity Found

Researchers discover ANKIB1 enzyme is crucial for innate immune signaling and interferon production.

Chromosomal Inversions Help Aquatic Species Adapt to Changing Environments

New research finds that chromosomal inversions allow mobile aquatic species to maintain genetic differences across diverse habitats.

Cellular Switch Explains Why Humans Aren't Nocturnal

Study reveals how evolution flipped the timing of cellular activity, enabling mammals to transition from nocturnal to diurnal behavior.

Researchers Monitor Bird Flu Outbreak in Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo

Outbreak raises concerns about potential spread to other marine life and humans in the area.

Balto's Legacy Lives On Through Genetic Insights

Researchers use Balto's preserved remains to uncover the genetic makeup of Alaska sled dogs

Chromosomal Flips Propel Natural Selection

Cornell and UConn researchers find chromosomal inversions help aquatic species adapt to diverse environments

Study Challenges Neuroscience Theory on How Learning Reshapes Brain

Findings suggest learning increases coordination among neurons, not independence.

New Tool Tracks T Cell Adaptation Across Organs

Researchers develop a system to precisely monitor how T cells respond to infections in different parts of the body.

New Insight into Cell Mutation Defense Process

Researchers discover how cells coordinate a compensation response to genetic mutations.

Herpes Virus Speeds Multiplication by Fluidizing Nuclei

New study reveals how herpes simplex virus uses a protein to make the human cell nucleus more fluid-like, enabling faster viral replication.

Shared Origins Link Brain Tumor Types, Reveal Dependency

Research uncovers the origin of pineoblastoma, a rare pediatric brain tumor, and reveals a dependency across multiple brain tumor types.

Girls Inc. Teaches Science of Self-Care at Girls & Science Event

Denver organization offers lip scrub project to inspire teen girls' interest in STEM fields.

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