Researchers in China conducted the first study demonstrating this neural coupling between two different species. Using electroencephalography (EEG), they recorded the brain signals of dogs and humans ...

The only organ in our body with an intrinsic innervation, the intestine has one hundred million neurons connected to the central nervous system by only two thousand axons. This enteric nervous system ...

Modern humans (Homo sapiens) are the only existing members of the human family tree. However, our evolutionary journey began around 6 million years ago and gave rise to at least 18 species, ...

Camembert, this iconic cheese of French gastronomy, might hold a big surprise. According to a study, its fermented compounds could have beneficial effects on memory and cognitive functions. This ...

The scientists have named this cell the "EndoMac progenitor." Unlike ordinary cells, it can transform into two distinct types: an endothelial cell (responsible for the formation of blood vessels), and ...

Stressed plants emit ultrasounds. These sounds, imperceptible to the human ear, are a valuable source of information for certain butterflies. A new study reveals how these insects use this hidden ...

In an article published in the journal PloS Computational Biology, the scientists focused on the length of the mitotic spindle, which forms to allow the migration of chromosomes during cell division, ...

By Laure Tabouy - University of Paris-Saclay Consciousness is one of the most complicated and complex notions. Complicated because it is difficult to understand, and complex because it encompasses ...

The diagnosis of cancer in a loved one does not only concern the patient. The psychological and physical impact often extends to the family. A new study reveals unexpected consequences for relatives.

Do the equations of physics find their way into the daily life of a cat? This is the intriguing question posed by Anxo Biasi, a researcher at the Instituto Galego de Física de Altas Enerxías. Inspired ...

While the patterns and colors of lizard skin are fascinating, the mechanisms behind them are largely unknown. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has focused on the leopard gecko, a popular ...

When these metal surfaces slide and stick, they vibrate, creating sound. These vibrations, similar to the plucking of a guitar string, depend on the shape and composition of the metal, says Chengzhi ...