The activity of Snhg11 (red) pictured in the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus in mice. Credit: Cesar Sierra/Centro de Regulation Genómica (CRG) Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) have found that the Snhg11 gene is critical for the function and formation of neurons in the hippocampus. Experiments with mice and human tissues …
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People in the UK have been treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy less often than patients in comparable countries, and faced long waits for treatments, according to two new studies published in The Lancet Oncology. In the first research of its kind, investigators at University College London examined data from over 780,000 …
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Anterogradely labeled vagal afferent axons in the mid colon. a Single fine vagal axons course over the mucosa surface, with no preferential direction that aligns with the underlying crypts. Two different types of ending are shown in a, a complex- and simple-type ending. b An enlarged image from panel a. The complex ending is indicated …
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The researchers conducted an elaborate experiment in which a pianist changed the live music he or she was playing to intensify the emotional reactions in the amygdala, the emotional center in the brain. Credit: UZH, Sascha Frühholz. How does listening to live music affect the emotional center of our brain? A study carried out at …
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Utilizing optogenetics, a technique enabling the modulation of neuronal activity through application of light to the cortex, the study established a connection between two seemingly distinct experiences—the “what” and the “how long” of a stimulus. Credit: Mathew Diamond The passage of time is sensed, perceived, and experienced, but—unlike for touch, vision, hearing, and olfaction—there exist …
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In an early-phase clinical trial, a combination of antibody-based medications targeting the immune system generated promising safety data and anti-tumor activity in individuals with various types of advanced cancer. The findings are published in Cancer, Both medications tested in the trial support immune responses against tumor cells. CS1002 increases the activation …
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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A drug can make life safer for children with food allergies by preventing dangerous allergic responses to small quantities of allergy-triggering foods, according to a new study led by scientists at the Stanford School of Medicine. The research will be published Feb. 25 in the New England Journal of Medicine, The …
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt. Sodium is added to many processed foods, including packaged and frozen meals. Many recipes call for salt in the ingredients, and many people add table salt to …
Vegetarian burger. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain If you’re thinking about buying plant-based foods, a trip to the supermarket can leave you bewildered. There are plant-based burgers, sausages and mince. The fridges are loaded with non-dairy milk, cheese and yogurt. Then there are the tins of beans and packets of tofu. But how much is actually …
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A Comprehensive Guide to Controlling Hair Fall Naturally Introduction: Hair fall is a common concern for many individuals, and while it’s natural to lose some hair daily, excessive hair fall can be distressing. Various factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and environmental conditions, contribute to this issue. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to control …