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science1 year ago•1 min saved

Nobel-Winning Couple: Equal Partners in Science, Unequal in Recognition

Victor Ambros and Rosalind Lee, a married scientific duo, discovered microRNA in C. elegans, initially thought to be unique to the species. However, further research by their collaborator Gary Ruvkun revealed these molecules in various animals, indicating their ancient and widespread nature. Despite their equal contributions, the Nobel Prize committee did not recognize them equally, highlighting gender disparities in scientific recognition.

via STAT|

#celegans #genetics #microrna

science1 year ago•2 min saved

"Quantum Gravity Breakthrough: Measuring Gravity on a Quantum Scale"

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in measuring gravity at the quantum level, using a new technique to detect weak gravitational pull on a tiny particle, the smallest mass at which gravitational signals have ever been recorded. This discovery brings scientists closer than ever to understanding how forces at this scale work and potentially unlocking a 'theory of everything'. The method could pave the way for further advancements in measuring quantum gravity, offering new insights into the mysterious forces that govern the Universe.

via BBC Science Focus|

#physics #quantumgravity #quantummechanics

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Jellyfish Regeneration Mirrors Mechanisms in Other Species"

Scientists have made a significant discovery in understanding how jellyfish regenerate lost limbs. A new study reveals that jellyfish form blastema, a cell type similar to stem cells, around injury sites to regrow tentacles, a process that can occur in less than 24 hours. This finding sheds light on the regeneration mechanism, which is different from other animals as these cells are not found at the base of the tentacle. However, the origin of the proliferative cells that form the blastema in jellyfish remains unknown, keeping some aspects of jellyfish regeneration a mystery.

via BGR|

##blastema #jellyfishregeneration