Biology

The brain of an adult undergoes changes to adapt to the process of learning a second language.

Self-organizing structures grown from small samples of fetal brain tissue provide a new model for studying brain development and diseases.

Scientists reveal a key role of gut bacteria in preserving health and fighting disease.

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…

Scientists have developed models that can predict disease predisposition based on how “old” organs appear.

After generating 187 new genomes from primate species, researchers found a large fraction of the human genome that is highly conserved across evolution.

Researchers have discovered unique compartments in bacteria that could lead to new treatment options for bacterial infections in humans.

From Chatbots to Carebots: Large Language Models in Modern Medicine by Shreya Johri Join us in Northwest B103 on 12/6/23 at 7PM EST! Seminar is open to all interested and free! If you can’t make it in person catch the livestream here. From…

The Chimera of Greek myth had a lion's head, goat's body, and snake's tail. Scientists have made a chimeric monkey with cells from two types of monkeys, which could one day lead to better lab models for scientists and donor organs for patients.

Understanding the Spatial Landscape of Cells in the Brain by Rena Ren Join our Seminar 7pm November 29th in Northwest B103, 52 Oxford St, Cambridge MA Or join our livestream at this link Introduction  Cells, too small for our eyes to…