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California scientist Karl Deisseroth wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids- This brain gene can move through human DNA — and scientists found it inside a virus
- The Nobel-winning breakthrough that turned light into a remote control for the brain, allowing scientists to switch neurons on and off
- Who is Nobel winner Karl Deisseroth? And all about optogenetics that could restore sight in visually impaired peopleThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their groundbreakin...05 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- Nobel Prize Medicine 2026: Scientists found a 'light switch' inside algae & turned it into a tool to control brain cells; what this discovery meansNobel Prize Medicine 2026: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nag...05 Oct, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
- Why bringing back the woolly mammoth isn’t a simple cloning job — scientists are solving a massive genetic engineering puzzleColossal Biosciences is working to introduce woolly mammoth traits into Asian elephants through genetic modifications. Researchers are usin...29 Sep, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- Your brain may be one organ today, but scientists have uncovered a hidden split that may date back more than 500 million yearsNew research suggests the human brain develops from two distinct cell populations. These groups follow separate paths from early embryonic ...21 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- Scientists thought the human brain began as one: New study reveals two ancient cell pathways emerge early, raising a surprising question about how our most complex organ formsScientists have uncovered a surprising twist in human brain development: two distinct groups of early cells follow separate paths to form d...20 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- Alzheimer’s may affect more than brain cells — scientists discover DNA’s 3D shape is changing in ways that could reveal hidden causes of memory lossNew research reveals Alzheimer's disease alters DNA's three-dimensional organization within brain cells. These structural changes influence...14 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
- In 1855, scientists discovered a fungus that turns flies into zombie hosts. More than 160 years later, its spores still show how a parasite can control behavior in fliesA parasitic fungus, Entomophthora muscae, infects flies and manipulates their behavior. This fungus drives infected insects to high points ...07 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
- Science says carnivorous plant Venus Flytraps don’t snap shut every time something touches them: Here’s the clever reason whyInside the Venus flytrap’s two-lobed trap are specialized trigger hairs that act as mechanosensory structures. When an insect bends one of ...07 Sep, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
- Science says plants can sense touch without a nervous system, the science is surprisingly complexPlants do not have brains, nerves or specialized sensory organs like animals, yet they can still detect mechanical changes in their surroun...04 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- Science says chilli burns your mouth without actually burning it, here’s what capsaicin does to your nervesThe sensation after biting into a hot chilli can be intense: your mouth may feel as though it is on fire. Your lips can tingle, your tongue...04 Sep, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- Scientists may have found a major reason why we age after uncovering a hidden immune system breakdownAging research: New research reveals aging impairs immune cell cleanup functions. Senescent neutrophils accumulate, contributing to harmful...04 Sep, 2026, 02.24 AM IST
- Are you born with your personality? Scientists have uncovered genetic clues to the traits that may shape who you becomeNew research reveals genetic variants influence personality traits like extraversion and conscientiousness. These genetic associations are ...03 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
- Science says trees can send chemical warnings and SOS signals through the air, what plants do when danger strikesThe popular idea of trees sending messages to one another through a forest is fascinating, but scientists caution against oversimplifying t...03 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- Why does the human brain take so long to develop? Scientists find a gene that may provide a clue about our extraordinary brainpower, cognitive abilitiesA human-specific gene influences brain immune cell development. These cells, called microglia, mature much slower than in mice. This extend...02 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- 17-year-old Connecticut student found 2 FDA-approved drugs that could help fight Alzheimer’s: How his surprising discovery worksA 17-year-old Connecticut student, Leon Wang, identified two FDA-approved lung-scarring drugs that reduced Alzheimer’s-linked cellular dama...26 Aug, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
- 17-year-old New Jersey high schooler Edward Kang built an AI tool that reads the retina for autism and ADHD screening and won $175,000 for his groundbreaking researchNew Jersey high schooler Edward Kang, 17, developed RetinaMind, an AI tool that analyzes retinal images to identify patterns linked to auti...21 Aug, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
- What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlifeBrain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline af...08 Aug, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
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