Biology
Successfully cultured auditory neurons
Scientists from Kyoto University (Japan) have successfully cultivated original auditory neurons based on the use of multifunctional stem cells (iPS) from rat skin.
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Biology
Can erase memories
Scientists have discovered a mechanism to delete old memories to make way for new memories of the brain.
Biology
Transform skin cells into neurons
US scientists say they will first experiment directly on mice to convert skin cells into nerve cells through
Biology
Detecting brain cells regulating memory
Neurological experts from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have demonstrated the existence of nerve cells that store memories of time in the human brain.
Biology
Theory of new 'engine'
For decades biologists have known that cells use very small molecular motors to move chromosomes, mitochondria, and other organelles in the cell.
Biology
New nerves are developed from fat cells
Researchers at the University of Manchester (UK) have created new nerves developed from stem cells taken from rat fat, a progress that may be used to repair damaged peri…
Biology
How do bacteria recognize their surroundings?
When we taste or smell, the cognitive components (called receptors) of nerve cells check for substances and send information to the brain. In the brain, many other cells…
Animal world
Why does salamander grow back almost completely but lizards do not?
While salamander tails regrow almost like the original tail, both bone and everything, the cartilage's tail is full of cartilage and lacks nerve cells.
Animal world
Researching neuronal cells: dogs 'twice as smart' cats
Cnet reported that a group of scientists have been studying and finding dogs with more nerve cells in an important part of the brain than cats.
Animal world
Headless goldfish swim around the water tank for three days
Lin Shaolun, who claimed to be the owner of a goldfish in Taiwan, shared a video recording the scene of a headless fish swimming around in a water tank on Facebook page.
Animal world
T-rex tyrant dinosaurs also know 'love' - the shocking study of scientists
T-rex tyrant dinosaurs are one of the most violent creatures. But it seems that their love life is also sensitive.
Animal world
Detection of neurons 'GPS' of bats
Israeli scientists have found a new neuron on bats, and this may be the cell that determines the ability to determine the angle and distance between them to a certain lo…
Animal world
Why do some animals still
Have you ever been shocked to see frog legs cut off but still moving? The reason why and how even though there is no brain and nervous system control but some parts like…
Animal world
The new brain circuit illuminates the active whisker movement in mice
All parents know the important stages of babies: flip, crawl, practice standing and take the first steps without support.
Animal world
Why can alligators bite their prey fast?
The tiny, lumpy skin inside the crocodile's jaws helps this carnivorous reptile potentially extremely sensitive to external influences than the sensitivity of human fing…