Revolutionary tool reveals hidden functions of brain cells

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Summary: Researchers have developed ConVERGD, a tool for the precise manipulation of specific cell subpopulations that improves the study of cell diversity. The study demonstrated the utility of ConVERGD by identifying a subpopulation of norepinephrine neurons associated with anxiety. This innovative approach could influence research and treatment in various fields. Key facts: Precision tool: ConVERGD … Read more

NASA’s Webb reveals the ‘sparkling’ birth of the universe’s oldest galaxies

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has recorded some of the youngest galaxies in the universe forming. According to a new journal article, the three galaxies are thought to have taken shape when the universe was only 400 to 600 million years old. Science. The universe is thought to be about 13.8 billion years old, meaning … Read more

Tech company that sparked outrage with ‘whites only’ job ad reveals who’s to blame

Arthur Grand Technologies posted a “whites only” job in March 2023. A tech company accused a disgruntled employee of discriminatory advertising Will pay $7,500 in fines and $31,000 to the individuals who filed the complaint A Virginia tech company behind a “whites only” job ad has revealed who was responsible for the post after a … Read more

NASA’s Spitzer Reveals Supermassive Black Hole Eating Habits of Andromeda

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These images of the Andromeda galaxy use data from NASA’s retired Spitzer Space Telescope. The top image shows several wavelengths that reveal stars, dust, and star-forming regions. The bottom image shows only the dust, so it’s easier to see the underlying structure of the galaxy. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASAImages from the Spitzer Space Telescope show the … Read more