Biology

Keeping dog testes longer may aid healthy aging.

Study finds long-term testis retention in dogs linked to lower frailty-related mortality.

Shiitake mushrooms used as living processors

Shiitake mushrooms function as living processors, offering eco-friendly computing solutions.

Molecule may rejuvenate aged immune systems

Molecule Urolithin A found to boost aged immune systems by renewing mitochondria.

Tumor microbiomes influence cancer progression

Nearly every cancer has its own distinct microbial community that can influence tumor growth and treatment response.

Ants modify nests to reduce disease spread.

Ants modify nest architecture to reduce disease spread, showing behavior similar to human social distancing.

Exercise benefits brain via blood particles

Exercise's brain benefits may be transferable via blood particles, new study in mice shows.

Babies’ gut bacteria linked to future emotional health

Gut bacteria in babies linked to future emotional health risks like depression and anxiety.

Plants' cell walls chat to control growth, immunity

Plants' cell walls actively communicate to control growth, reproduction, and immune responses.

Brain maintains function despite severed connections

Brain maintains near-normal function with minimal nerve fibers.

Longer screen time linked to increased ADHD symptoms in kids

Study finds longer screen time in kids aged 9-10 is linked to increased ADHD symptoms over two years.