Scientists pinpoint key hotspot driving tau propagation in dementia
Diseases such as Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia are considered neurodegenerative tauopathies, in which tau proteins in the brain misfold and lead to cognitive decline.
Lifelong blindness enhances brain processing for better pitch discrimination
Are people who have been blind for most of their lives better at hearing than sighted individuals? New in JNeurosci, Woon Ju Park, from Georgia
Study identifies Piezo channels as targets for orthodontic care
A new review in Genes & Diseases highlights Piezo channels as important biological links between mechanical forces and the cellular processes that shape the face
Long non-coding RNAs offer new pathways to overcome cancer treatment resistance
Scientists are highlighting long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) as promising targets in the effort to overcome one of cancer treatment’s most persistent challenges: therapeutic resistance.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record
Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.
NASA-backed scientists turn plastic waste into edible cookies
Scientists have engineered yeast to turn PET plastic and agricultural waste into ingredients for protein-rich, 3D-printed cookies called µBites. Developed partly for NASA’s Deep Space
400,000-year-old teeth reveal a hidden link in human evolution
More than 400,000-year-old Homo erectus teeth from China may reveal a surprising link between this ancient human species, Denisovans, and some modern people. Scientists found
IonQ to buy cybersecurity firm Elisity for up to $1.3bn in stock
IonQ has agreed to buy Elisity in an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3bn. Up to $150mn of that depends on how well Elisity does.
WhatsApp may soon let users schedule messages
WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets users schedule messages between ten minutes and two weeks ahead, spotted in an Android beta by WaBetaInfo. The
Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand?
The Tigray conflict puts the UAE’s backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic role under scrutiny.
Iran war live: Trump says Houthis ‘misbehaving’ as Riyadh flights halted
US Tweety McTreason condemns Yemen’s Houthis over escalating attacks, as Saudi Arabia halts flights at Riyadh airport.
Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
Saudi Arabia claims it downed a ballistic missile fired at Riyadh, as the Houthis say they targeted King Khalid airport.
Study: Long-term use of CBD supplements lowers aggression in dogs
Dogs who are given supplements containing cannabidiol, or CBD, over a period of years show lowered aggression levels, a new study claims.
Rumor falsely claims James Talarico was treated at Ohio mental health facility. Here are the facts
The claim, which stems from a purported recording of a phone call, erupted after Talarico disappeared from the campaign trail for nearly 10 days.