Unraveling the mystery of why we overeat
Eating is one of life's greatest pleasures, and overeating is one of life's growing problems.
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Eating is one of life's greatest pleasures, and overeating is one of life's growing problems.
Oct 12, 2021
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An often-overlooked communication strategy for neurons might be more prevalent than previously believed.
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Over the past few years, artificial intelligence—or AI—has started to revolutionize the world as we know it: some people now ask AI-based chatbots to write essays and summarize documents, others use AI-powered virtual ...
Oct 17, 2023
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By using advanced brain recording techniques, a new study led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) demonstrates how neurons in the human brain work together to allow people to think about what words they ...
Feb 1, 2024
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A key feature of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis is an abrupt drop in blood pressure and body temperature, causing people to faint and, if untreated, potentially die.
Mar 17, 2023
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Nearly 40% of people experience syncope, or fainting spells, at least once in their lives. These brief losses of consciousness, whether brought by pain, fear, heat, hyperventilation or other causes, account for a significant ...
Nov 1, 2023
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A team of researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, has found a microcircuit in the mouse anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) that appears to play a role in transforming visual input into goal-oriented ...
In a largely neglected brain region, scientists identified neurons that produce the stress hormone CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone). They showed that the CRH produced in this region plays a role in behavioral arousal, ...
Nov 25, 2022
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Brain development consists of a sequence of coordinated steps, which are mainly instructed by our genes. During these steps, the proper positioning and functionality of nerve cells in the brain (neurons) are critical—nonfunctional ...
Mar 29, 2023
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A new study of over 3000 people led by King's College London in collaboration with Lund University, has shown for the first time that a single biomarker can accurately indicate the presence of underlying neurodegeneration ...
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