Just like a gecko that regrows a broken tail, our peripheral nervous system knows how to regenerate the branches of its cells after an injury. Unfortunately, the cells in our central nervous system—our brain and spinal ...
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On social media and in well-being circles, people have been talking about the vagus nerve a lot. In fact, we have two vagus nerves—a left and a right—and their optimal functioning is essential for good physical and mental ...
Aug 24, 2023
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In mice, cognitive decline is influenced by obesity due to the potential association of an adipose-brain axis. To examine this proposal, Núria Olivera-Canellas, and a team of researchers in the departments of medicine and ...
Researchers at Lund University and Gothenburg University have successfully developed temporary, organic electrodes that can be seamlessly integrated into biological systems. The method, now published in Nature Communications, ...
Aug 21, 2023
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Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how HIV hijacks intracellular processes to proliferate and contribute to neurodegeneration, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.
Aug 18, 2023
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How well can we assess the strength of our own immune system? The answer is that we are surprisingly good at this. A study by Konstanz psychologist Stephanie Dimitroff examined how freshly vaccinated people assess the strength ...
Aug 16, 2023
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A research team co-led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has recently made a significant advancement in spinal cord injury treatment by using genetically-modified human neural stem ...
Aug 16, 2023
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An unusual case of a long COVID patient's legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing highlights the need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the condition, according to new research. The study, "Venous ...
Aug 11, 2023
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We've all heard of the Incredible Hulk, the green-skinned, muscular superhero with limitless strength. So imagine what you could do if you could assume his persona and power?
Aug 10, 2023
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"Following your gut;" "losing your appetite;" "a gutsy move." We may think of the gut as a simple digestive organ, but these familiar phrases reflect the central role the gut plays in a much wider range of essential functions. ...
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