Clownfish can count – but only to bully enemies away from anemones

It’s safe to say that this distinctive orange and and white creature is one of the most recognizable fish on the planet, due largely to the 2001 hit Finding Nemo. Now, scientists have discovered they also recognize each other, counting the white stripe… Continue reading Clownfish can count – but only to bully enemies away from anemones

AI breakthrough rapidly determines if an antidepressant will work

Months of trial and error, as well as adverse side effects, in an effort to find the right antidepressant may soon be a thing of the past for those with major depressive disorder, with a novel artificial intelligence model able to determine a drug’s ef… Continue reading AI breakthrough rapidly determines if an antidepressant will work

Men on Viagra found to have 18% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists found a surprising link between erectile dysfunction medication use and Alzheimer's risk

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors such as Viagra are, of course, best known for effectively treating erectile dysfunction, but a study of nearly 270,000 men has added to the growing body of evidence that they may also lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

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Time cell discovery reveals the bizarre way the nose powers actions

From sniffing out diseases and explosives, to some clever animal and dinosaur adaptations for life, the nose and its broad olfactory functions are an important, if somewhat underappreciated, part of many animals’ sensory systems.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Time cell discovery reveals the bizarre way the nose powers actions

In Aussie first, ‘Speckles’ the dolphin shows off extremely rare skin

Animal scientists have had a career-making moment, capturing on film a dolphin with such a rare skin condition that only five other recorded examples exist.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: University of the Sunshine Coast, Animal science… Continue reading In Aussie first, ‘Speckles’ the dolphin shows off extremely rare skin

Could heat therapies relieve depression? Scientists believe so

In the largest study of its kind, researchers have found that people suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) are also more likely to have higher body temperatures, opening the door to treatments that could help regulate this function and potenti… Continue reading Could heat therapies relieve depression? Scientists believe so

Synthetic microbes gang up to safely smash weeds and fuel wheat growth

Herbicides were touted as ‘miracle’ chemicals when they changed farming practices forever in the late 1940s, but researchers are now desperate to find a more sustainable, soil-friendly and non-toxic way of wrangling weeds while promoting crop growth. N… Continue reading Synthetic microbes gang up to safely smash weeds and fuel wheat growth

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may pivot to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists are still discovering the potential medical 'superpowers' of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs

In yet another surprise attribute of the new class of obesity drugs, scientists have found that GLP-1 receptor agonists can also subdue brain inflammation, giving them a potential ‘superpower’ in the fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

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ADHD affects connectivity across the whole brain, study confirms

Using neuroimaging data of nearly 12,000 participants, researchers have confirmed there is a need for a ‘whole brain approach’ to diagnosing, researching and treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Sc… Continue reading ADHD affects connectivity across the whole brain, study confirms

Camera captures the world as animals see it, with up to 99% accuracy

It’s easy to forget that most animals don’t see the world the way humans do. In fact, with infrared and ultraviolet sight, many animals experience a world that is completely invisible to us.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: University of … Continue reading Camera captures the world as animals see it, with up to 99% accuracy