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The tool offers the possibility of modifying larger regions of the genome with a lower risk of side effects, but at the moment it has only been tested in bacteria

The study of more than 100 earthquakes confirms that the sphere, roughly the size of the Moon, is reversing relative to the planet’s surface

Research shows that autonomous vehicles are less prone to accidents, except in low-visibility conditions and when turning

Spanish researchers have devised a construction method to minimize damage in the event of disasters and successfully tested it on a real scale

Big technology companies see this energy source as a way to satisfy their extremely high power demand, which has skyrocketed since the advent of AI

The team led by Sergiu Pasca, from Stanford University, wants to test this promising strategy in children with Timothy Syndrome, which is associated with autism and epilepsy

The extreme measure helps the species survive, but it’s not without its dangers: according to a study, dehorned rhinos reduce their home range because they feel more vulnerable

Preliminary study of messenger RNA therapy against propionic acidaemia shows it is safe, but doubts remain about its usefulness

Some female odontocetes extend their lives to bring up their grandchildren

The possibilities offered by artificial intelligence today are as extraordinary as they are unpredictable, posing a constant challenge to their biological counterparts

A new study warns that intensive agriculture and climate change are accelerating the global decline of birds

The one-time treatment is out of reach in India and Africa — places where the disease is most common. Vast inequities cut much of the world off from gene therapy in general

The prestigious scientific publication highlights the chatbot alongside one of its creators, a forgotten pioneer of weight loss drugs and the scientist behind a historic breakthrough against cancer

The wild animal was found abandoned in a private house in a war zone and transferred to a rescue and rehabilitation center in Alicante

New research that goes beyond clinical trials proves that programs promoting healthy habits achieve highly-favorable cardiometabolic indicators in people with prediabetes

Fibrous ‘pads’ on the vocal cords allow them to emit low-frequency sounds, although the scientific debate has not been closed

The work, published in ‘Nature,’ opens the door for generative artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, to learn faster, more efficiently and more cheaply

Research shows that it is more common in social species where there is lethal aggression between males and functions as an adaptive mechanism to reduce intrasexual violence

An international consortium managed to read the previously elusive Y chromosome, which is crucial in determining sex in men and linked to an increased risk of cancer

BMC’s annual Ecology and Evolution Image Competition honors stunning photos that showcase the wonders of nature and the researchers working to understand them

While a dog believes that its owner is a god and provides everything he needs, a cat thinks that he is a god and has his owner for everything he needs. Even so, with the right approach, felines can be taught some basic behavioral guidelines

Numerous studies suggest that running can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Scientists have confirmed the beneficial substances that are released in the brain during this activity

The ‘Labroides dimidiatus’ takes care of its reputation by providing a personalized service to its clients, has a long-term memory, caresses predators, changes sex and recognizes itself in the mirror

Word origins and ancient DNA reveal the evolutionary path traveled by the languages spoken by half the world

A study shows how disturbances can profoundly affect an ecosystem no matter how insignificant or beneficial they may seem

An international consortium analyzes the cell-by-cell architecture of the placenta, intestine and kidneys, moving closer to achieving the dream of creating the first map of the entire organism