People are very bad at assessing their own sense of smell and often don't realise how important it is until it's gone, say scientists. Credit: Pixabay...
Tag: Mammals
Glycolysis involved in immunosuppression by polyphenol
Proposed mechanism for the suppression of TNF-α production and glycolysis by PCB2DG through inhibition of mTOR/HIF-1 pathway in CD4 T cells. Credit: ...
Scientists implant mice brains with synthetic odors to study smell
Washington (AFP) - Scientists in the United States have for the first time ever created an electrical signature perceived as an odor in the brains of ...
Evolution of pandemic coronavirus outlines path from animals to humans
A colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDA team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that ...
How to Turn Your Backyard Into a Wildlife-Friendly Sanctuary
For most of us, relaxing in the backyard requires only a few lounge chairs, a grill, and a cooler full of lawnmower beers. However, abundant wildlife ...
Researchers find mouse and human eye movements share important similarity
Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published today in Current Biology, Arne Meyer, John O'Keefe and Jasper Poort used a lightweight eye-tracking syst...
Are we wired for romance? fMRI imaging and genetic analysis say yes
Credit: CC0 Public DomainIf you've ever been a newlywed, you know the tingly euphoria of saying "I do" and starting a life with your spouse. This is r...
Molecules that reduce 'bad' gut bacteria reverse narrowing of arteries in animal study
Credit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at Scripps Research have developed molecules that can remodel the bacterial population of intestines to a healthie...
Birds and other animals may see colours that we cannot even imagine
Wild hummingbirds were able to distinguish between bird feeders by looking at the colours emitted by a special lightNoah WhitemanBirds, reptiles, amph...