Bitter makes the stomach acidic, but how?
In the stomach, so-called parietal cells are responsible for acid production. They react not only to the body's own messenger...
Congenital anomalies are ten times more frequent in children with neurodevelopmental disorders
Children with neurodevelopmental disorders report congenital abnormalities, such as defects of the heart and/or urinary tract, at least ten times...
Fungal building materials respond to weights through electrical signals
In a pioneering exploration into the sensory capabilities of mycelium-based construction materials, a recent study in the Journal of Bioresources...
How miniature backpacks led to the discovery of the world’s largest hummingbird species
Researchers from UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) have uncovered the giant hummingbird’s extreme long-distance migration for the first time....
Chronic stress during adolescence may reduce fertility in adulthood
Male rats exposed to moderate and repeated stress during adolescence may have reduced fertility, according to research presented at the...
“What was that?” — How brains convert sounds to actions
You hear a phone ring or a dog bark. Is it yours or someone else’s? You hear footsteps in the...
Rolling with the punches: How mantis shrimp defend against high-speed strikes
(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Mantis shrimp are small creatures known for their superlatives. Their eyes have 12 to 16 different...
Running under a four-minute mile could be the key to a long and healthy life
A new study released to mark the 70th anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister’s sub-four-minute mile record has revealed the first...
NSF awards $630,000 to study teeth of non-human primates
The National Science Foundation awarded $630,444 to Kathleen Paul, an assistant professor of anthropology at the U of A, to...
Highly drug-resistant infections from stem cell treatments in Mexico identified by National Jewish Health
DENVER (May 9, 2024) – Experts in mycobacterial diseases at National Jewish Health, in collaboration with local health departments and...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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