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Understanding Inherited Blindness Through Zebrafish Eyes
Discovery of a gene in zebrafish that triggers congenital blindness could lead to new treatments for a similar disease in humans.
Babies Are Born To Love Heroes
Infants as young as six months old can recognize and appreciate heroic acts, according to a study by Japanese researchers.
How Lasting Memories Form In The Brain
The cells responsible for long-term memories are formed the prefrontal cortex during the initial experience and gradually strengthen over time.
How Beneficial Gut Bacteria Thrive On Breastmilk
Different strains of beneficial gut bacteria have evolved independent mechanisms to make the most of the sugars found in breastmilk.
Reconstructing Astronomical Events With Ancient Texts
Literature, tree ring dating and space observations have come together in a unique study to shed light on ancient astronomical events.
Drought-Resistant Rice Strain Created
A genetically modified strain of rice has proven itself to be remarkably drought resistant in various real-world scenarios.
Tadamitsu Kishimoto Receives 2017 King Faisal International Prize
Professor Tadamitsu Kishimoto has been awarded the King Faisal International Prize for Medicine for his role in developing therapies for autoimmune diseases.
Measuring The ‘Springiness’ Of Red Blood Cells
A microfluidic method of measuring red blood cell deformity has revealed that the cells take longer to recover if they are constricted for more than three minutes.
Calcium Ions Help Shape The Brain
A transient increase in the concentration of calcium ions is necessary for the proper formation of the neural tube in the developing embryo.
