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Phys.org / Discovery of antimicrobial peptides in ant venom has far-reaching implications
In addition to serving as biochemical weapons for offense and defense, the venoms produced by ants in the subfamily Formicinae also fulfill additional roles. For example, the ants use it to protect their nests from pathogens. ...
Medical Xpress / Grape consumption linked to changes in gene expression and improved skin health
Clinical trials have shown that consumption of grapes can increase the resilience of skin to UV irradiation in about 30%–50% of the subject population. A new study published in the current issue of the journal ACS Nutrition ...
Medical Xpress / AI-driven wearable patches help identify undetected hormone disruption in unexplained infertility
Men and women who appear hormonally "normal" may still have undetected disruptions in the timing and coordination of their reproductive hormones that could impair fertility, according to research presented at the 28th European ...
Science X / Are remoras the ocean's weirdest hitchhikers? These suckerfish invade manta rays in the most intimate of places
Remoras (family Echeneidae) are ray-finned fish that are known to attach themselves to large marine animals, such as whales, sharks, and turtles. They get a free ride and sometimes food, and in return, often provide cleaning ...
Phys.org / 'Last titan': Southeast Asia's biggest dinosaur discovered
A new type of long-necked plant-eating dinosaur—the largest ever found in Southeast Asia—has been revealed in a study led by researchers at University College London (UCL), Mahasarakham University, Suranaree University of ...
Medical Xpress / How lungs balance defense and damage by tuning responses to deeper threats
Barrier organs that form boundaries between the body and the outside environment, such as the lungs, skin, and intestines, face a difficult balancing act. They must respond quickly to threats such as infection, but they also ...
Phys.org / How short-form videos may aid the teaching of small-engine maintenance
The 1974 novel "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" offered a simple but enduring idea: Working on machines should not be about just fixing them, but slowing down, paying attention, and reflecting on both the work ...
Phys.org / Engineered exosomes reverse sleep deprivation brain damage in mice
Sleep is a vital physiological process that allows humans and other animals to restore both the mind and body, while also consolidating memories, clearing out toxins and regulating their metabolism. Several past studies showed ...
Medical Xpress / Single dose of psilocybin provides rapid relief from depression in double-blind study
A single dose of the psychedelic substance psilocybin can provide rapid relief from depressive symptoms—within just a few days. This is shown by the first randomized, double-blind study in Sweden of psilocybin for depression. ...
Phys.org / Climate change costs lives by breaking down social connection, says study
Climate change is widely understood as an environmental and economic threat, but new research from the University of Sydney shows it is also a growing social crisis, weakening the relationships people rely on to survive.
Phys.org / Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works
Hundreds of companies raised a combined $70 billion by selling shares to the public in the United States last year.
Science X / Could striped wind turbines save millions of birds?
Wind energy is quickly becoming a key pillar in the fight against climate change, with its turbines rising like modern monuments to a greener future. Yet the rapid growth hides a dark side: the spinning blades that produce ...
