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A small molecular module helps time development of C. elegans

For an animal to develop normally, cells must not only become the right types but also do so at the right time. In the worm C. elegans, the protein LIN28 has long been known as an important regulator of this timing: It keeps cells in a flexible state and delays their shift toward adult-like forms. In humans and other mammals, related LIN28 proteins have been associated with the timing of puberty.

6 Aug 2026 1:50 am

Cat training program helps children with developmental disabilitiesand cats too

A cat-training program for children with developmental disabilities fostered healthy behaviors in children, strengthened relationships between children and their family cats and improved cats' social behavior, a new study published in the journal Animals has found.

5 Aug 2026 3:50 am