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The dancing cells make the embryo

May 10, 2026 • 05:45 PM

A powerful study in embryology by a team from European Molecular Biology Labs (EMBL), Heidelberg, Germany and Institut Curie, Paris reveals what drives cells in becoming the fetus rather than the placenta very early in mouse embryo development.

Soon after the sperm and egg meet forming an embryo, it divides into a mass of cells. According to the lead author at Institut Curie, Dr. Jean-Leon Maître, "In the very first days of our development, cells make their very first decision of either...

Scientists uncover remarkable protein diversity in corn

May 10, 2026 • 05:45 PM

Corn, or maize as it is otherwise known, is a major food source of the world, and now a whole new aspect of corn has been discovered. The implications of the discovery are large for the agricultural community as well as for the world where so many depend on corn for sustenance and food.

The corn plant is much more diverse and complex than previously thought! It is like finding a long lost chapter to a historical text- it gives new meaning to the book, or in this case, plant.

Professor Doreen...

Clean your workplace to sharpen your brain

May 10, 2026 • 05:45 PM

Ever felt bogged down right at the start of the day as you approach your cluttered desk? A recent study finds a link between long-term cognitive well-being and an unclean workplace.

Previous work has shown that working in an environment polluted with toxins such as mold and lead or a noisy unstimulating atmosphere, has a negative effect on brain health of people during aging; scientists have been debating about which factor is more important.

This study by a team of international researchers...