Iqbal Pittalwala

Jan 14, 2025 | medicalxpress.com | Iqbal Pittalwala

Researchers have identified a novel genetic risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection, providing new insights into the virus's ability to invade human cells. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that spreads COVID-19.

Jan 13, 2025 | xpresschronicle.com | Iqbal Pittalwala

Spur and gap features seen in Milky Way’s GD-1 stellar stream could be caused by a self-interacting dark matter subhalo. New research points to a dark matter subhalo as the architect behind the unique formations in the GD-1 stellar stream, potentially shifting paradigms about dark matter’s behavior and interaction within galaxies. Unraveling the GD-1 Mystery […]Source link Tags: dark Matter Milky Mystery solved stellar streams Ways

Jan 12, 2025 | scitechdaily.com | Iqbal Pittalwala

A recent study suggests that a dense, self-interacting dark matter subhalo could be responsible for the intriguing spur and gap features in the GD-1 stellar stream, challenging existing dark matter theories. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com Spur and gap features seen in Milky Way’s GD-1 stellar stream could be caused by a self-interacting dark matter subhalo.

Jan 9, 2025 | universityofcalifornia.edu | Iqbal Pittalwala

Ian Ballard, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, shares his thoughts on New Year’s resolutions in the Q&A below. Ballard is affiliated with the cognitive and cognitive neuroscience areas of the Department of Psychology and the UCR Neuroscience Graduate Program. His lab studies the mechanisms of goal-directed behavior using tools from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and computer science. Q: Why do we make resolutions around New Year’s?

Jan 8, 2025 | medicalxpress.com | Iqbal Pittalwala

The gene neuropilin2 encodes a receptor involved in cell-cell interactions in the brain and plays a key role in regulating the development of neural circuits. Neuropilin2 controls migration of inhibitory neurons as well as the formation and maintenance of synaptic connections in excitatory neurons—two crucial components of brain activity.