Brain organoids can reveal how microgravity changes neural cells and may sharpen research into Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other disorders.
Category - Biology
Akshay Dinesh
Shark Depredation: Why Sharks Steal Fish From Fishing Lines
Shark depredation is rising in Gulf surveys. See how scientists measure it, why it may be increasing, and why simple fixes are hard.
How Brown Fat Turns Stored Energy Into Heat
Brown fat does more than store energy. See how its mitochondria generate heat, how scans revealed it in adults, and what new research means.
How Prosthetic Hands Can Return a Sense of Touch
See how sensors, haptic armbands, and nerve stimulation can send grip and touch information from a prosthetic hand back to its user.
How Scientists Track Bats Flying Over the Ocean
See how acoustic detectors and tiny radio tags reveal bat migration over coasts and open water, and why the routes matter for wind energy.
How the Fire Amoeba Survives Heat That Stops Most Complex Cells
The fire amoeba reproduces at 63°C, a new record for complex cells. See how it protects proteins, DNA, and membranes from extreme heat.
How Soap and Water Remove Germs From Your Hands
See how surfactants, friction, rinsing, and drying remove germs, and when soap works better than hand sanitizer.
Why NASA Studies Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Space
NASA's GEARS experiment tracks resistant bacteria on the space station and tests faster ways to identify infection risks far from Earth.
How Caffeine Blocks Sleep Pressure Without Erasing It
Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors and masks sleep pressure. See why alertness rises, crashes happen, and timing matters.
How Optogenetics Uses Light to Control Brain Cells
Optogenetics turns light-sensitive proteins into switches for selected neurons. See how it works, what it reveals, and where its limits remain.
Why Some Trees Keep Their Dead Leaves All Winter
Marcescence keeps dead leaves on oaks, beeches, and other trees through winter. See how leaf release works and why the reason remains unsettled.
Why Jack-o’-Lanterns Rot So Quickly After Carving
Carving breaks a pumpkin's protective rind and exposes moist flesh to microbes. See what speeds decay and what can slow it.
Why Spiders Seem to Appear Everywhere in Fall
Spiders stand out in fall as orb weavers mature, webs grow, males search for mates, and morning dew reveals silk that was already there.
How Blood Types Determine Safe Transfusions
ABO and Rh markers decide which red cells are compatible. See why plasma follows different rules and how crossmatching prevents reactions.
How Brumation Helps Reptiles Survive Winter
Brumation slows a reptile's metabolism through winter. See how snakes shelter, turtles survive underwater, and spring warmth restarts activity.
