When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

The curved shape of a zebrafish egg causes unequal cell divisions, creating larger cells near the animal pole and smaller ...

A new computational model of the brain based closely on its biology and physiology has not only learned a simple visual ...

Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that severely impacts spatial memory. Place cells in the hippocampus play an important role in spatial memory. However, neuronal ...

An interactive toolbox for standardizing, validating, simulating, reducing, and exploring detailed biophysical models that can be used to reveal how morpho-electric properties map to dendritic and ...

Study finds ultrathin tubes connecting brain cells that transport Alzheimer's proteins. The network changes months before plaques appear.

Abstract: Fuel cell systems are emerging as a strong alternative to traditional power sources due to their high energy efficiency, greater energy density, and zero emissions. However, their relatively ...

The BigLaw Pyramid has shaped hiring and advancement in elite firms for decades. Traditionally, it relies on large groups of junior associates who support a smaller tier of senior lawyers and partners ...

Egypt, third millennium b.c. The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still standing. Built by the pharaoh Khufu (reigned ca. 2551–2528 b.c.) to serve as his ...

The convergence of digital transformation and the GenAI revolution creates an unprecedented opportunity for accelerating progress in precision health. Precision immunotherapy is a poster child for ...