In a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers leveraged crucial aspects of feline eyes, particularly their tapetum lucidum and vertically elongated pupils (VP), to develop a monocular artificial vision system capable of hardware-level object detection, recognition, and camouflage-breaking. While software-aided implementations of object recognition and tracking have been attempted, they require substantial [...]

A study from TUM demonstrates a promising therapeutic approach. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have made promising advances in preventing Alzheimer’s by developing a new therapeutic strategy. Their approach focuses on targeting the amyloid beta biomolecule, known to cause the early-stage hyperactivity of nerve cells characteristic of the disease. The team led by Dr. Benedikt [...]

A new study argues for a revised clonal evolution model of cancer, incorporating genetic and non-genetic factors to improve understanding and treatment. Like all living organisms, cancer cells are driven by the fundamental need to grow, survive, and reproduce. Although cancer’s evolutionary underpinnings have been recognized since the 1950s, clinicians have been slow to [...]

A new report calls for global action on plastic pollution, urging reductions in plastic production and microplastic emissions. Researchers stress the importance of addressing plastic pollution through both scientific and social science perspectives. A new report states that science has provided ample evidence to support a unified global strategy to address the ongoing issue [...]

Scientists are closing in on biomarkers that reflect the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and could improve treatments. Like many Alzheimer’s researchers, neurologist Randall Bateman is not prone to effusiveness, having endured disappointments in his field. But he and others have found one big reason to be excited lately. In just a few years, he [...]

When we need to recharge, we might take a vacation or relax at the spa. But what if we could recharge at the cellular level, fighting against aging and disease with the microscopic building blocks that make up the human body? The ability to recharge cells diminishes as humans age or face diseases. Mitochondria [...]

IST’s new infrared microscopy technique allows for the detailed imaging of biomolecules in cells, supporting advancements in biotechnology and cellular therapies. In an effort to advance biotechnology innovations, scientists are working to develop faster, more quantitative, and more accessible ways to observe biomolecules in living cells. Now, researchers at the National Institute of Standards [...]

A recent review has uncovered the widespread presence of food contact chemicals (FCC) in humans, identifying 3,601 chemicals used in food packaging and related products found in the human body. The study also points out considerable deficiencies in biomonitoring and the availability of toxicity data. A recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science [...]

CREME, an AI-powered virtual lab, developed at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, offers a revolutionary approach to genetic research by simulating CRISPR interference (CRISPRi). This tool enables scientists to perform virtual genetic experiments and predict their effects on gene activity, which significantly reduces the time and resources required for lab work. CREME’s insights into gene [...]

Researchers in Bonn examine how treatment with tetrahydrocannabinol affects the mTOR metabolic pathway. A low-dose, long-term administration of cannabis has been shown to not only reverse aging processes in the brain but also exhibit anti-aging effects. Researchers from University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn, in collaboration with a team from Hebrew University in [...]