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Researchers estimate that a 2018 outbreak of African swine fever virus led to the loss of at least 38 million more animals than officially acknowledged.
Studies in mice, humans and macaques show that retinoic acid signalling has an important role in the development of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in primates and may also underlie the evolutionary diversification of the PFC.
The authors identify deletions in a retinoic acid signalling responsive genetic element that leads to disproportionate increase of dendritic spines on neurons of the human prefrontal cortex.
The agency found no evidence that the flagship observatory’s namesake was involved in anti-LGBT+ activities, but some say that Webb bears responsibility.
As part of a misconduct crackdown, Chinese funders are penalizing researchers who commission sham journal articles from ‘paper mills’, but some say the measures still don’t go far enough.
The prefrontal cortex of the human brain is larger than that of other species. Comparisons of mouse, macaque and human brains uncover some of the genetic and molecular factors behind these differences.
Rising temperatures are expected to increase the number of people exposed to tropical cyclones, but timing might prove crucial to the success of mitigation strategies.
Satellite data confirm incursions on protected lands as Indigenous people fight for their rights — and recognition of their role in conserving forests.
The Great Red Spot storm on Jupiter is mysteriously rotating faster and shrinking. Plus, see the first images of a solid made of electrons and learn how Microsoft plans to offset all the carbon it ever emitted.
