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New incompletely rifted microcontinent identified between Greenland and Canada

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Schematic representation of the evolution of the Labrador Sea, Baffin Bay and Davis Strait through the Paleogene. Abbreviations: Pre-Ungava Transform Margin (Pre-UTM), Davis Strait proto-microcontinent (DSPM), Ungava Fracture Zone (UFZ). Credit: Longley et al. 2024. Plate tectonics is the driving force behind Earth’s continental configurations, with the lithosphere (oceanic and continental crust and upper mantle) … Read more

Key mechanisms identified for neuron regeneration

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Source: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Neurological disorders, such as trauma, stroke, epilepsy, and various neurodegenerative diseases, often result in permanent loss of neurons, leading to significant impairment in brain function. Current treatment options are limited, largely due to the challenge of replacing lost neurons. Direct neuronal reprogramming, a complex procedure that changes the function of one … Read more

Plant identified that could grow on Mars

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A future civilization on Mars could be accompanied by a very special and resilient plant. A type of moss found in the desert – called Syntrichia caninervis—may be able to survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of Mars, according to a new paper in the journal Mars The innovation. This moss can grow in … Read more

New dinosaur species identified and named by CSU grad, faculty member

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The reconstructed skull of a new dinosaur species, Lokiceratops, is on display at a museum in Denmark after it was assembled, identified and named by a team of researchers led by Colorado State University faculty member Joseph Sertich and University professor Mark Loewen of Utah.

A new species of dinosaur, with unusually graceful horns on its head and behind its neck, lived with at least four other species of rhino- or elephant-like dinosaurs 78 million years ago in what is now northern Montana, researcher Joseph Sertich said. Sertich, an affiliate faculty member at Colorado State University, and Professor Mark Loewen … Read more

Key protein essential for smell and survival identified – Neuroscience News

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Resume: The Orco protein is crucial for the survival of olfactory neurons in ants. Mutating the orco gene in Harpegnathos saltator ants drastically reduced their number of olfactory neurons, affecting their social interactions. This study highlights the importance of Orco in neural development and social communication in ants. Understanding these mechanisms can provide insight into … Read more

Genetic mutation underlying Finnish ‘salty licorice’ cats identified

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The genetic basis for a striking new coat color – known as ‘salmiac’ – has been identified in domestic cats in Finland Swedish salty liquorice “Djungelvrål” (in English: roar of the jungle). (Credit: Marcin Floryan/CC … [+] BY-SA 2.5) Marcin Floryan via a Creative Commons license Oh, this is fun: A collaboration of scientists from … Read more

Abelisauroid, a dinosaur with very small arms, identified in Argentina

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This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked trusted source proofread OK! Right metatarsal bone of Koleken inakayali MPEF-PV 10826. In (a) proximal, (b) anterior, (c) posterior, (d) medial, (e) lateral, and (f) distal views. bu, bulge; clp, collateral ligament pit; Dt-III, distal tarsal III; ef, extensor fossa; gs, scar in front of the … Read more

Abelisauroid, a dinosaur with very small arms, identified in Argentina

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Right metatarsal bone of Koleken inakayali MPEF-PV 10826. In (a) proximal, (b) anterior, (c) posterior, (d) medial, (e) lateral, and (f) distal views. bu, bulge; clp, collateral ligament pit; Dt-III, distal tarsal III; ef, extensor fossa; gs, scar in front of the gastrocnemius muscle; is, intercondylar sulcus; Mt-I/IV, metatarsal I to IV; r, ridge. Scale … Read more

Key brain differences identified in autistic boys and girls – Neuroscience News

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Resume: Researchers found significant sex-specific differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls aged 2 to 13. The study found that autistic girls have a thicker cortex at age 3 and faster cortical thinning in middle age compared to boys. This research highlights the need for more inclusive studies to fully understand autism. Biological … Read more

Genetic mutation responsible for new coat pattern in cats in Finland identified

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This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked trusted source proofread OK! Sal ammoniac staining in cats. Notable features of the coloration are: “tuxedo” (also called bicolor) white spots in the absence of white spot alleles (Ws, g), and additional gradation of the pigment in hairs with a primary color to no pigmentation at … Read more