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Researchers created a synthetic mucin gel that prevents immune activation and protects residual disc tissue post-surgery. Tested in animal models, the gel maintained biomechanical properties and reduced degeneration for up to 24 weeks.

The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race. During eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until the appropriate amount of energy has been consumed.

Research demonstrates that spring pollen acts as an ice nucleus, increasing cloud ice and precipitation even at sub-zero temperatures. The study highlights the importance of smaller pollen fragments.

Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research.

A new parasitic wasp species with unusual biology has been discovered in backyard flytraps in the Eastern US.

Researchers have developed innovative potassium-sodium/sulfur (K-Na/S) batteries that use a new electrolyte to improve energy storage efficiency. Operating at lower temperatures, these batteries can store renewable energy for longer periods.

Researchers discovered that certain C4 plants, such as maize and sorghum, manage water loss without relying on stomata during dry conditions. This nonstomatal control enhances water-use efficiency and supports continued photosynthesis.

People’s deep connection with the ocean – their “marine identity” – can help reset society’s relationship with the seas, a new study suggests.

Researchers created a flexible screen inspired by squid that uses magnetic fields to store and display encrypted images. This innovative technology can reveal public or private images based on magnet placement.

Approximately half of all Siberian huskies bred for racing have introgression with European breeds, finds a new study that brings insights to the unique evolutionary identity of the Siberian husky.