As cells break apart they leave behind newly discovered particles packed with components that may help viruses propagate in the body.
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Scientists Discover Ancient Brain Cells That Act as a Built-In Focus Filter to Block Distractions
Tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region helps the brain ignore irrelevant stimuli and zero in on what matters most.
Scientists Take Surprising Step Toward Unlocking Regeneration Ability in Mammals
Using a two-stage treatment approach researchers redirected cells in a way that suggests the ability to rebuild complex body parts is switched off not lost.
Scientists Reprogram Brain Immune Cells to Fight Alzheimers in Baylor Research
Baylor College of Medicine researchers showed that microglia could be reprogrammed to more effectively clear the protein buildups associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientists Find Early Depression Clues Hidden in the Eyes of Children
Researchers discovered that measurable changes in eye characteristics could serve as early biomarkers for depression risk in children.
Scientists Discover Rare Genetic Variants in Long-Lived Families Linked to Healthier Aging
A standout mutation that tempers inflammation was identified in families with exceptional longevity potentially pointing toward ways to delay disease and extend health.
Scientists Discover Ancient Brain Neurons That Act as Built-In Focus Filter
Researchers found a tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region that helps block distractions; switching them off caused animals to become easily distracted.
Scientists Uncover Hidden Footprints of Death Particles in Dying Cells That May Help Viruses Spread
As dying cells break apart they leave behind tiny previously undiscovered particles that researchers believe may play a role in how viruses spread between cells.
Scientists Finally Solve How H5N1 Bird Flu Hid Undetected in Dairy Cows for Months
Researchers discovered why H5N1 targets udder tissue rather than lungs: the virus’s preferred receptors are concentrated in mammary tissue not respiratory systems.
Scientists Discover Two Separate Bird Species Where Only One Was Thought to Exist in Japan
Taxonomic review using DNA analysis revealed a cryptic species hiding in plain sight among Japanese bird populations previously classified as one.