We all know that faces are special to our brains. They are processed differently than other things we see. For instance, when a face is upside down, it becomes much harder to recognize. This is because our brains process upright faces as a whole, not as separate parts. However, there is not much inf
Cell movement is a complex ballet. Two key players in this dance are CXCR4 and ACKR3. Both respond to a chemical signal called CXCL12. However, they lead cells in different directions and have unique ways of getting the job done. CXCR4 is the straightforward leader. It directly tells cells to move
Germany is set to make a big splash in the world of science and technology. A new government is on the horizon, and it has some bold plans. The country's three main political parties have joined forces. This isn't the first time they've worked together, but this time, they have some a
Bacteria are masters of survival. They can adapt to new environments. This adaptation can have surprising results. It can make bacteria stronger. But it can also make them weaker in unexpected ways. This is what happened with E. coli bacteria. They were studied over 15, 000 generations. The study lo
The amygdala is a small part of the brain that plays a big role in how people interact with others. Specifically, the basolateral amygdala (BLA) is thought to help figure out how close or distant someone feels to another person. This is important for deciding how generous to be. But does the BLA act
Cancer cells are sneaky. They find ways to sneak into blood vessels, and this is how they spread. This process is called intravasation. It's tricky to study because it's hard to recreate in a lab. But now, there's a new tool called INVADE. It's a tiny, clever device that mimics how blood vessels wor
The Denisovans were a group of ancient humans that roamed the Earth from around 370, 000 years ago until at least 30, 000 years ago. They are thought to be closely related to Neanderthals. Most of what we know about them comes from a few broken bones found in Siberia and China. A recent study has ad
Biliary tract cancer is a tough nut to crack. It is hard for doctors to predict how patients will react to immunotherapy. This is a big problem in the medical world. The way genes and immune cells behave can give clues about how well treatment will work. The immune system is like a security guard f
Sulfur oxides are a big problem. They come from burning fuels that have thiophene sulfides in them. These oxides are bad for the environment and for people's health. So, scientists are looking for ways to get rid of these sulfurs from fuel. One promising method is adsorption desulfurization. It work
The world of environmental cleanup just got a new hero: MoS2 with molybdenum vacancies. This isn't your average superhero, though. It's a nanoflower-like structure that's been tweaked to boost its cleaning powers. Scientists cooked up different versions of this material, each with varying densities
