The cerebral cortex is densely packed with different nerve cells that enable us to perceive, think and act. Yet how these cell types arise while the brain develops is still not fully understood. Irene Varela-Martínez, a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), traces their origins like a family-tree detective of nerve cells. Her new study, now published in Science Advances, shows that precursor cells of neurons, contrary to previous assumptions, split early into two independent lineages and thereby give rise to types of neurons. Quelle: IDW Informationsdienst Wissenschaft

A new philosophical framework by Dr. Marina Christodoulou, Lecturer in Philosophy at Constructor University, is generating significant interest worldwide. Introducing the concept of “Ontological-Existential Exhaustion,” her research offers a profound look at modern exhaustion that moves beyond psychological burnout. The renowned peer-reviewed journal Angelaki: Journal of the Theoretical Humanities has dedicated a special issue to this concept, with Dr Christodoulou serving as the sole guest editor. A subsequent book publication with Routledge and an expanded follow-up volume have already been confirmed. Quelle: IDW Informationsdienst Wissenschaft Hier jetzt das aktuell Außergewöhnliche auswählen …