Researchers have discovered which gut bacteria help our immune system battle cancerous tumors and how they do it. The discovery may provide a new understanding of why immunotherapy, a treatment …read more Source:: Science
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A year of surprising science from NASA’s InSight Mars mission
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•A new understanding of Mars is beginning to emerge, thanks to the first year of NASA’s InSight lander mission. Findings described in a set of six papers reveal a planet …read more Source:: Science
What keeps cells in shape? New research points to two types of motion
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•The health of cells is maintained, in part, by two types of movement of their nucleoli. This dual motion within surrounding fluid, it reports, adds to our understanding of what …read more Source:: Science
2019 Nobel Prize in Physics: Evolution of the universe and discovery of exoplanet orbiting solar-type star
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•This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics is being awarded “for contributions to our understanding of the evolution of the universe and Earth’s place in the cosmos,” with one half to …read more Source:: Science
Mechanisms of real-time speech interpretation in the human brain revealed
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•Scientists have come a step closer to understanding how we’re able to understand spoken language so rapidly, and it involves a huge and complex set of computations in the brain. …read more Source:: Science
New cause of cell aging discovered
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•New research could be key to our understanding of how the aging process works. The findings potentially pave the way for better cancer treatments and revolutionary new drugs that could …read more Source:: Science
A treasure map to understanding the epigenetic causes of disease
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•Researchers have identified special regions of the genome where a blood sample can be used to infer epigenetic regulation throughout the body, allowing scientists to test for epigenetic causes of …read more Source:: Science
Research on repetitive worm behavior may have implications for understanding human disease
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•Studying microscopic worms, scientists have identified a brain circuit that drives repetitive behavior — providing potential clues for understanding some human psychiatric conditions. …read more Source:: Science
Amoebae diversified at least 750 million years ago, far earlier than expected
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•Reconstitution of Amoebozoa’s evolution shows significant Precambrian species diversity. This study changes the view of how life evolved in the very remote past and deepens the understanding of current climate …read more Source:: Science
A better eyeshot of the makeup of ancient meteorites
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•A team of scientists has visualized meteorite components at resolution powers much higher than ever before. Their efforts resulted in a much better look at — and enhanced understanding of …read more Source:: Science