MEG3 activates necroptosis in human neuron xenografts modeling Alzheimer’s disease In Alzheimer’s disease, the loss of brain cells is a major problem, but we don’t fully understand why it happens. Scientists did an experiment where they put human and mouse brain cells into mice with Alzheimer’s. They found that only the human brain cells showed…
CD300ld on neutrophils is required for tumour-driven immune suppression In cancer, the immune system often gets suppressed, making it hard to treat. Scientists have found a molecule called CD300ld that is important for this suppression. When they blocked CD300ld in mice with tumors, it made the tumors shrink and improved the immune system’s ability to…
Polarized thermal emission from dust in a galaxy at redshift 2.6 Magnetic fields are really important for how galaxies evolve and how stars are born. We’ve known about these magnetic fields in our own Milky Way and nearby galaxies, but we didn’t know when they first appeared in the Universe. Now, we’ve found evidence of…
A catalytically active oscillator made from small organic molecules Oscillatory systems are like regulators in our body, controlling many important processes like metabolism, cell division, and even things like our daily rhythm and heartbeat. Scientists were inspired by chemical oscillations found in non-living things and created synthetic oscillators that work like timekeepers. These synthetic oscillators…
The Political Economy of International Regulatory Cooperation This study looks at international rules that countries agree upon, especially when businesses push for these rules. It’s important to understand that the impact of these rules on our well-being depends on whether companies in different countries have similar or different interests. When companies in different countries want…
Individuals and Organizations as Sources of State Effectiveness Bureaucrats play a crucial role in a state’s productivity, affecting the prices paid for goods and services. In Russia, individual bureaucrats and organizations managing procurement have a significant impact, with 39% of price variation attributed to them. Effective bureaucrats tend to achieve lower prices while maintaining quality….
Caste Identity Drives Job Choice Preferences in Rural India This study examines how identity, specifically caste identity, affects job choices in rural India. In a field experiment, workers are less likely to accept job offers associated with castes other than their own, especially if those castes are lower in the social hierarchy. Workers are willing…
Climate warming makes extreme daily wildfires more likely in California. The study focuses on wildfires in California, which have become more extreme in recent years. While climate change plays a role, it’s hard to measure how much. Using machine learning, the researchers found that temperature affects wildfire risk mainly by drying out the fuel (vegetation)….
Watching where kids look with their eyes can help diagnose autism, comparing it to expert clinical diagnosis. A recent study looked at whether tracking where a child looks with their eyes could help diagnose autism in young children. They tested this on 475 kids between 16 and 30 months old at specialty clinics. The results…
One-time psilocybin treatment for depression A study investigated the effectiveness and safety of psilocybin, a compound found in certain mushrooms, for treating major depressive disorder. In a controlled trial with 104 adults, a 25-mg dose of psilocybin, when combined with psychological support, resulted in a significant and enduring improvement in depressive symptoms compared to a…
