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New Insights Into How the Brain Functions

Advanced computational methods have led to new insights into the intricacies of brain structure and function that may enhance the understanding of this complex organ, both in health and disease.
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New Insights Into When Modern Mammals Evolved

A new study has provided the most detailed timeline of mammal evolution to date.
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Neurons in the Olfactory Cortex Link Smells to Places

This association between smells and places seems to be a deeply embedded aspect of human cognition. But how are the two linked in the brain? A new study presents a potential explanation.
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Gene Helps Dietary Fat Find its Way in the Body

Researchers have revealed a key molecular mechanism that can send dietary fats on the wrong path, potentially resulting in debilitating diseases.
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Coating Surfaces With Copper has the Potential To Kill SARS-CoV-2 Faster

Researchers have discovered that using a thin-film coating of copper or copper compounds on surfaces could enhance copper’s ability to inactivate or destroy the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19.
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Common Flower Species Contain Elements of Psychedelic Drugs

Thanks to a symbiotic fungus, many species of morning glories contain elements of powerful psychedelic drugs, according to a new study.
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Academic Education Can Positively Affect Brain Aging

The initial findings of a long-term study show that certain degenerative processes are reduced in the brains of academics.
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Engineering Artificial Lungs With Help From Lizards

A new study shows how the brown anole lizard solves one of nature's most complex problems – breathing – with ultimate simplicity.
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Ancient DNA Reveals the World’s Oldest Family Tree

Analysis of ancient DNA from one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain has revealed that most of the people buried there were from five continuous generations of a single extended family.
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Remote Areas are Not Safe Havens for Biodiversity

An international research team has identified a general macroecological mechanism that calls for a reconsideration of global conservation strategies.
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