An international collaboration featuring the University of Vienna and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) has led to the first-ever chromosome-level genome assembly of a sea spider (Pycnogonum litorale). The genome informs about the development of the characteristic sea spider body plan and constitutes a landmark for revealing the evolutionary historyContinuar Leyendo
Ythaca, NY, July 06, 2025.- Nutrition scientists have been working to understand the relationship between Type 2 diabetes and genes that express a salivary enzyme that breaks down starch, but many conflicting studies have led to few clear answers. Now, a new study published July 2 in PLOS One bringsContinuar Leyendo
Endoscopies could be replaced by far less invasive capsule sponge tests for half of all patients with Barrett’s oesophagus, a known precursor to oesophageal cancer, according to a new study. The capsule sponge test is easier to administer and could be carried out by nurses and at GP practices, reducingContinuar Leyendo
An international research team led by scientists from the University of Vienna has uncovered new insights into how specialized cell types and communication networks at the interface between mother and fetus evolved over millions of years. These discoveries shed light on one of nature’s most remarkable innovations – the abilityContinuar Leyendo
El telescopio con la cámara digital más grande del planeta publicó sus primeras observaciones desde la Región de Coquimbo. Los impresionantes registros, que recorrieron los medios internacionales, consolidan al país como epicentro de la astronomía mundial. Santiago, 03 de Julio de 2025.- El lunes 23 de junio, el Observatorio VeraContinuar Leyendo
For the first time, astronomers have obtained visual evidence that a star met its end by detonating twice. By studying the centuries-old remains of supernova SNR 0509-67.5 with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), they have found patterns that confirm its star suffered a pair of explosiveContinuar Leyendo
A new study by the University of Vienna shows that particularly long periods of parental leave around the birth of a child are associated with a higher risk of unhealthy behaviour – specifically smoking – in the long term. The research team around Sonja Spitzer analysed the effects of maternityContinuar Leyendo
Vienna, June 26, 2025.- An international team of scientists led by Philip Walther from the University of Vienna in Austria built a photonic quantum computer that can survive the harsh environmental conditions of a space mission. For the first time, a quantum processor was integrated into a satellite, that isContinuar Leyendo
Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN), in collaboration with the University of Münster (Germany) and the University of Turku (Finland), have discovered a novel biomarker for severe multiple sclerosis (MS). This research will contribute to our understanding of the molecular processes involved in progressive MS, and may aidContinuar Leyendo
Bern, June 23, 2025.- A new study by researchers of the University of Bern shows that the hilly surface of Mercury could be influenced not only by the cooling and contraction of the planet, but also by the tidal forces of the Sun. Future analysis will draw on new dataContinuar Leyendo
