A new study has identified a subset of microglia, the brain's immune cells, and their important role in brain development and cognition that could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Source of Article
In the treatment of epilepsy, doctors will sometimes implant arrays of stimulating electrodes on the surface of a patient's brain. A new soft robotic system allows those electrodes to be placed far less invasively than ever before. Source of Article
The Ocean Cleanup has announced a second Indonesian river trash removal mission. The solar-powered Interceptor 020 will prevent around 1,000 tons of plastic waste flowing into the Java Sea each year from the Cisadane River. Source of Article
Using AI, researchers have created the first map of a protein group known as the Commander complex, which functions as a "postal worker" in the body. The new understanding opens the door to new drugs and modalities for fighting a range of conditions. Source of Article
Parkinson’s disease is growing rapidly, which makes its early detection so important. Researchers have developed a new machine-learning algorithm than analyzes metabolites and shows promise as a way of detecting the disease early. Source of Article
Playing dead is a common defense mechanism in the animal kingdom, but scientists in Australia have discovered an example on a whole new scale. Entire colonies of ants were found to be feigning death, in a collective behavior never before recorded. Source of Article
A six-page autograph manuscript by Albert Einstein entitled "The Essence of the Theory of Relativity" is being auctioned tonight, and scientific voyeurs can watch all the fun as the heavy-hitters come out to play, as the sale will be live online. Source of Article
Global warming has caused many large whales to move from warmer waters, increasing the risk of being struck by ships. Researchers have used existing fiber-optic cables to track fin whales in real time, which may reduce the incidence of ship strikes. Source of Article
Cancer is the end result of a wide range of problems, and learning how it occurs is key to prevention and treatment. Now, scientists have discovered a never-before-seen cancer-causing mechanism – a kind of clog in a cellular garbage disposal system. Source of Article
Conventional tests for Alzheimer’s disease don't provide information about what stage it's at. Now, viewing pathological protein clumps with atomic-force microscopy may help doctors not just detect the disease but determine how far it has progressed. Source of Article
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