Researchers have found that ancient stars could have generated elements heavier than those naturally found on Earth, with atomic masses over 260 by identifying excess abundances of elements in some stars consistent with these elements being fission products of even heavier elements, indicating that some r-process events make...
For many years, scientists have been puzzled by the behavior of Pacific Northwest fish-eating killer whales, who have been seen harassing and sometimes killing porpoises without eating them....
New research links menopause to cognitive deficits and brain atrophy, emphasizing the role of estrogen receptor beta in astrocytes. Findings from female mice studies suggest potential treatments targeting ERβ for improving cognition and reversing brain changes in menopause....
This study reveals that inhibiting a specific enzyme, USP30, in a mouse model can protect dopamine-producing neurons. This finding halts the disease’s progression and opens the door to new therapeutic possibilities for the 10 million people affected by Parkinson’s worldwide....