The brain rewires itself when learning a second language
The brain of an adult undergoes changes to adapt to the process of learning a second language.
Archive: Jan 2024
Brain-like structures grown from fetal tissue offer insights into neural development
Self-organizing structures grown from small samples of fetal brain tissue provide a new model for studying brain development and diseases.
Gut Cells Don’t Only Digest Food – They Also Fight Disease
Scientists reveal a key role of gut bacteria in preserving health and fighting disease.
The Cat’s Out of the Bag! The biological reason why cats can’t get enough of catnip
by Whitney Liebermanfigures by Allie Elchert
If you’re a feline enthusiast, you’ve almost certainly noticed the unusual behavior of cats in the presence of catnip. This plant, a member of the mint family, can be purchased at your local pet store or…
The Small Magellanic Cloud(s): nearby galaxy has a hidden twin
A recent study of the Small Magellanic Cloud has revealed that this nearby galaxy may actually be two galaxies that overlap from our point of view.