Keeping our teeth clean has been a pain for thousands of years, with some particularly painful methods historically used to take care of our chompers.... Read More
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Scientists have created brain “organoids” for years, but there are limitations to the tiny, lab-grown cultures. One of the most frustrating issues is a lack... Read More
Pathogens and germs don’t just make humans and animals sick. Diseases from bacteria and fungi can wreak havoc on all kinds of plants. One particularly... Read More
Unlike some pretty metal plants that thrive in the darkness, yeast generally doesn’t function well in the light. This fungi turns carbohydrates into ingredients for... Read More
Your biological center for thought, comprehension, and learning bears some striking similarities to a data center housing rows upon rows of highly advanced processing units.... Read More
Mice may be one of only a small group of mammals that can recognize themselves in a mirror. A group of laboratory mice were given... Read More
We’re closer than ever to mapping the entire brain to the microscopic level. Hundreds of neuroscientists across the world recently characterized more than 3,000 human... Read More
Adjusting to prosthetic limbs isn’t as simple as merely finding one that fits your particular body type and needs. Physical control and accuracy are major... Read More
This article was originally featured on Undark. In November 2016, virologist David Evans traveled to Geneva for a meeting of a World Health Organization committee on... Read More
There’s a little something crawling on your face. Don’t worry, it’s not a spider—but it is another type of arachnid. Nestled all cozy in your... Read More