We humans may not always see eye to eye on politics, religion, sports and other matters of debate. But at least we can agree on the location and size of objects in our physical surroundings. Or can we?
Jul 14, 2020
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They say time heals all wounds, and new research from the University of California, Berkeley, indicates that time spent in dream sleep can help.
Nov 23, 2011
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Despite all the political controversy about whether masks should be required or not, the science is clear: Face coverings tamp down the spread of COVID-19.
Jul 28, 2020
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A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, represents a major advance in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind aging while providing new hope for the development of targeted treatments ...
Jan 31, 2013
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At the flip of a switch, University of California, Berkeley, neuroscientists can send a sleeping mouse into dreamland.
Oct 15, 2015
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A new study from UC Berkeley found that tissue health and repair dramatically decline in young mice when half of their blood is replaced with blood from old mice. The study argues against the rejuvenating properties of young ...
Nov 22, 2016
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As America braces for what could be a pivotal month for combating the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised people to wear cloth face coverings when out in public or in proximity ...
Apr 8, 2020
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For decades, psychologists have viewed the neurotransmitter dopamine as a double-edged sword: released in the brain as a reward to train us to seek out pleasurable experiences, but also a "drug" the constant pursuit of which ...
Dec 10, 2018
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Millions of people around the world, including thousands of scientists, are desperately seeking a good treatment for Alzheimer’s disease—or, almost beyond hope, a cure. So it’s no wonder that many readers have ...
May 31, 2012
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When we dream, our brains are filled with noisy electrical activity that looks nearly identical to that of the awake brain.
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