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Fewer than 500 neurons are associated with the suppression of binge drinking, new research finds
Among the billions of neurons in the brain, fewer than 500 are responsible for suppressing binge drinking, according to new research by Gilles E. Martin, Ph.D., associate professor of neurobiology.
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Baby talk is real: Adults speak differently to babies in at least 10 different languages
There are many factors that contribute to infant language development, not least of which is baby talk—the modified speech mothers and other adults often use when speaking to infants.
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Medical research news
A repurposed heart arrhythmia drug shows promise in killing antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new study from Emory University addresses the growing global crisis of antibiotic-resistant infections. Many of these drug-resistant bacteria are spread through hospitals, and there are few antibiotics available for treatment.
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Removing a cancer-activated cell type is shown to virtually eliminate liver metastasis
Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are activated to heal the liver when it has a lesion (such as fibrosis or fatty liver); their function is to protect the liver by producing an extracellular matrix comprising collagen, among ...
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Stem cell platform aims to recreate brain's immune system using lab-grown human microglia cells
Microglia are a specialized type of immune cell that accounts for about 10% of all cells within the brain and spinal cord. They function by eliminating infectious microbes, dead cells, and aggregated proteins, as well as ...
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Socioeconomic status linked to white matter changes, which can shape brain heath in later life
A person's level of social and economic status can shape their brain heath in later life, a study suggests. Research led by the University of Edinburgh found a connection between socioeconomic status and changes in the white ...
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How the ELAV protein shapes the brain's unique circular RNA landscape
Deep within our nerve cells, a molecule is at work that has no beginning and no end. Instead of a straight chain, as is common for most RNA strands, it forms a closed loop. Known as circular RNAs (circRNAs), these molecules ...
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Key biological markers in severe malaria could pave path for future treatments
Northwestern scientists investigating severe malaria infections in children have uncovered key biological markers that could help guide future treatments, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
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Discovery of two new genetic disorders improves diagnoses for patients with neurodevelopmental conditions
The discovery of two new genetic disorders comes from a study delivered through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Center (BRC) and The University of Manchester and could ...
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Tuberculosis lesion analysis reveals association between molecular profiles and patients' clinical indicators
A study in Nature Communications reveals, for the first time, how the transcriptomic profile of human tuberculosis lung lesions is correlated with clinical data from the same patients.
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Tracing brain circuits that tell us when to eat—and when to stop
Scientists know the stomach talks to the brain, but two new studies from Rutgers Health researchers suggest the conversation is really a tug-of-war, with one side urging another bite, the other signaling "enough."
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Key DNA complex connected to polymerase inhibitor cancer-drug resistance discovered
Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have made one of the most important discoveries to date in the study and treatment of BRCA1-deficient cancers and drug resistance.
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Modified CAR-T cells target widespread protein found in multiple types of cancer
CAR-T cells are specialized immune cells genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells. Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan and their collaborators have developed new CAR-T cells to target malignant tumors. ...
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SARS-CoV-2 protein found to spread between cells, triggering immune attack on healthy cells
A new study uncovers a surprising mechanism by which the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, might cause immune-mediated tissue damage by targeting cells it has never infected.
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Natural substance can block a newly discovered cancer cell energy pathway
Looking to nature for answers to complex questions can reveal new and unprecedented results that can even affect cells on molecular levels.
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How the brain synchronizes itself with rhythmic stimuli
Our brain is adept at synchronizing with rhythmic sounds, whether it's the beat of a song or the steady patter of rain. This ability helps us recognize and process sounds more effectively.
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Long-term study ties midlife vascular health to later dementia risk
Dementia before age 80 is potentially preventable through early intervention on common vascular risk factors, according to research led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Findings suggest that up to 44% ...
Peripheral cues may amplify emotional distress in individuals with depressive symptoms
A new study conducted by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals how seemingly irrelevant visual cues—known as peripheral information—can significantly influence emotional responses, especially among ...
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Tailored brain stimulation treatment results offer hope for people with depression
Medical researchers at QIMR Berghofer have achieved a significant milestone in the treatment of depression, demonstrating the effectiveness of personalized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. This innovative ...
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Artificial pancreas uses 'digital twin' tech to improve diabetes control
New digital twin technology that allows a University of Virginia-developed artificial pancreas system to adapt to users' changing needs—and lets users adjust the settings—has been shown to improve type 1 diabetes control, ...
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