biology
Allen Brain Observatory launched
Posted in Science on 14th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Allen Institute is known for its comprehensive brain atlases, high-quality data sets revealing where genes are expressed and how cells and connections are arranged.
A supernova might have abetted a mass extinction on earth
Posted in Science on 13th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
An exploding star hundreds of light-years from Earth may have played a role in a minor mass extinction that happened 2.59 million years ago.
Michael Greve Commits $10 Million to the SENS project (life extension research)
Posted in Medicine on 13th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
'I think we should have more people contribute to the step-by-step creation of cures for the root causes of all age-related diseases.'
Blue-eyed humans have a single, common ancestor, a mutation from 6,000-10,000 years ago
Posted in Science on 11th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists have tracked down a genetic mutation which took place 6,000-10,000 years ago and is the cause of all blue-eyed humans.
New clues could help scientists harness the power of photosynthesis
Posted in Science on 9th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
"There is intense interest in creating artificial photosynthesis as an alternative energy source"