Brain Region for Musical Talent Found, Says New Study
September 1, 2024 9:04 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | CommentsMusical talent has been located in the human brain, according to research led by a Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) team, and reported in Cerebral Cortex. Also discovered, the teams reported: a part of the brain that changes as people acquire musical skills—entirely apart from talent.
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“Super-Predator” Humans Kill More Than Was Known
August 27, 2024 9:27 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | CommentsHumans are “super-predators” who kill adult land carnivores like bears and lions at nine times the rate that land carnivores do, and kill adult fish at 14 times the rate that marine predators do, says new research in Science.
Suneris's Strategy for Revolutionizing Animal Health Care
August 27, 2024 8:32 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsBioscience Technology recently chatted with Joe Landolina, the 22-year-old co-founder of Suneris. He talked about how his company came together along with his recent experience at the White House’s Demo Day where he was a featured speaker.
Small Amounts of Teen Exercise Reduce Cancer and Heart Deaths Mid-Life
August 26, 2024 8:29 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | CommentsTeen girls who exercise as little as an hour a week for three months may reduce, to a surprising degree, risk of death from many diseases in adulthood, according to a Vanderbilt University study.
Unusual Suite of “Women in Science” Initiatives Hailed: Special Report
August 25, 2024 9:28 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | CommentsScientists are hailing an Australian institute’s unusual raft of initiatives aimed at wiping out science gender gaps.
Five Biotech Startups to Check Out This Month
August 25, 2024 8:27 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThese companies are having an interesting month so far.
How DARPA Plans to Efficiently Battle Epidemics
August 21, 2024 8:20 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsBioscience Technology interviewed Colonel Matt Hepburn, a program manager at the agency's Biological Technologies Office where he focuses on strategies for infectious disease forecasting.
People Need Less Sleep as They Age, Study Suggests
August 20, 2024 8:36 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsGetting older isn’t all bad. New research from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland found the older population needs less sleep than younger counterparts, and feels more awake during the day.
Storing Digital Information in DNA – a Solution for the Future?
August 19, 2024 8:36 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsThroughout history, information has been stored through ever-changing channels, and increasingly people store pictures, work and other important information digitally. But how do we ensure that important information can be preserved for the long-haul, for even tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years? Presenting at the ACS Conference in Boston this week, Robert N. Grass, Ph.D., ETH Zurich, suggests we look to DNA.
Space: The Next Frontier for Next Generation Life Science Research
August 17, 2024 8:24 am | by Michael Roberts, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space | CommentsMicrogravity environments show great promise for enhancing human health and drug discovery.
A Robot That Mimics Human Reflexes
August 14, 2024 8:38 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsMassachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed a bipedal robot that can react with human-like reflexes via a unique balance-feedback interface.
Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing Takes On Growing Role in Pathogen Detection
August 13, 2024 9:07 am | by Chris Linthwaite | CommentsPathogen detection is an emerging application where targeted, next-generation sequencing (NGS) holds great potential. Not only can it quickly identify all species in a given sample and guide targeted treatments, it can also be useful to track the evolution of microorganisms, allowing public health officials to develop proactive strategies to help them stay ahead of deadly outbreaks.
Exercise May Impact Reduced Disease Activity in Children with MS
August 13, 2024 8:33 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsChildren with multiple sclerosis (MS) who get regular exercise may have a less active disease, according to a new study published online Wednesday in the journal Neurology.
The Role of Cryo-TEM for Structural Biology - Part III
August 11, 2024 9:26 am | by Thomas Wohlfarth, Director of Structural Biology, FEI | CommentsIn the final part of this three-part series, Thomas Wohlfarth discusses the value of Integrated Structural Biology with a few examples.
Music Accelerates Neurodevelopment of Teen Minds, Says Study
August 11, 2024 8:35 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | CommentsIn teens, band practice enhances the brain’s ability to process sound better than ROTC training, says a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science.
