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, ...

Can a bone still tell the story of a smoker, centuries after their death? Yes, according to a new British study. Archaeologists in Leicester reveal an unexpected tobacco imprint on our skeleton.

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 ...

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 ...

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 fossil, named Youti yuanshi, dates back over 520 million years, during the Cambrian period, a crucial era for the evolution of modern animal groups. This fossil belongs to the euarthropods group, ...

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.

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 ...

A new study challenges the traditional understanding of Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of dementia worldwide. Published in Cell Reports Medicine, this research offers a novel perspective on ...

Proteins control most of the functions of the human body. Their dysfunction can thus have serious consequences, such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancer. This is why cells have put in place ...