Researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Singapore have discovered a new intracellular "smoke detector." The sensor warns of damage to the mitochondria—the microscopic power plants that supply the cell with energy. If ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Researchers from Drexel University have uncovered a novel regulatory mechanism in the brain that is essential for making the right kinds of proteins that promote healthy brain function, and its malfunctioning may be an early ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Fluctuating impulsivity in college students is linked to increased positive thoughts about alcohol, heavier drinking, and more negative consequences, a new study suggests—information that could inform more effective intervention ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Humans and animals detect different stimuli such as light, sound, and odor through nerve cells, which then transmit the information to the brain. Nerve cells must be able to adjust to the wide range of stimuli they receive, ...
Feb 24, 2023
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When one travels through rough terrain, maps come in handy. They also help researchers to study the complex organization of the brain. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence have created a new ...
Feb 22, 2023
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One cannot explore the profound mysteries of space without being changed by it. This is the message underlying a new study in Frontiers in Physiology.
Feb 15, 2023
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Human sweat contains chemical information including blood metabolites, ion concentrations, and nutrients. Monitoring this information using a wearable sensor can allow non-invasive (i.e., without blood sampling), real time ...
Feb 15, 2023
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When was the last time you walked into a public space and didn't hear someone coughing? After three years of flinching at the sound, it can be disarming to hear so many people coughing—and embarrassing if it's you.
Feb 10, 2023
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Investigators have identified new genetic variations effecting gene expression in the liver cells of patients of African ancestry, findings that provide insight into how drugs are metabolized differently in different populations, ...
Feb 8, 2023
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Anyone who has ever had a night of poor sleep or no sleep at all knows how much the lack of sleep can affect concentration the next day. Researchers at the Leibniz Research Center for Working Environment and Human Factors ...
Feb 7, 2023
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