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Scientists Uncover The Hidden Mechanism That Lets Sperm Swim

A protein scaffold inside centrioles stabilises the base of the sperm tail, revealing why defects in this structure can lead to male infertility.

Gut Bacteria Linked To Migraine Severity In Children

Researchers found supporting gut health could become part of a more holistic, child-friendly approach to migraine care.

Champions Of Science

This International Women’s Day, we are highlighting some powerful women researchers who are redefining their fields.

A Brain Atlas To Guide Parkinson’s Disease Models

This two-tier atlas helps scientists distinguish authentic dopamine neurons from off-target cells in Parkinson’s disease models.

Rewiring Sweetness: How The Brain Learns To Taste Better

Researchers reveal that taste sensitivity is a trainable skill, with potential applications in treating age-related appetite loss and taste disorders.

Why High Altitudes Trigger Headaches

At the summit of Mount Fuji, researchers tracked blood flow in climbers’ brains and found that shifts in how blood moves through key arteries may hold the answer to acute mountain sickness.

Ribosome Fight Club: How Cells Eliminate Inefficient Ribosomes

Poorly performing ribosomes are eliminated in a ‘survival of the fittest’ mechanism, ensuring the quality of protein synthesis in cells.

Just Five Minutes Of Light Exercise Boosts Children’s Brain Power And Mood

As children worldwide spend more time seated and less time active, Japanese researchers have discovered that even minimal amounts of physical activity can make a significant impact.

Depression May Be An Immune Disorder As Much As A Mental One

Scientists have found that an overactive immune system may underlie a common but difficult-to-diagnose form of depression.

Meet Balanophora, The Parasitic Plant That Barely Qualifies As A Plant

Researchers have traced how Balanophora evolved an extreme parasitic lifestyle—shrinking its plastid genome and, in some species, abandoning sexual reproduction entirely.