The multicellular model organism Volvox, showing individual somatic cells (isolated magenta circles distributed over the entire surface), daughter spheroids (a few larger clusters of magenta circles), and compartments around each somatic cell (green).

Glowing algae reveal the geometry of life

14 August 2025

Researchers have captured the first clear view of the hidden architecture that helps shape a simple multicellular organism, showing how cells work together to build complex life forms.

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Electrical brain 'signatures'. The patient to the left is in a vegetative state; the patient in the middle is also in a vegetative state but their brain appears as conscious as the brain of the healthy individual at the right.

Brain, body and mind: understanding consciousness

23 February 2016

A bedside device that measures ‘brain signatures’ could help diagnose patients who have consciousness disorders – such as a vegetative state – to work out the best course of treatment and to support family counselling. 

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