Collaborate Disseminate
Researchers have identified the specific neurons responsible for controlling how growth hormone affects anxiety and the creation of fear memories, a hallmark of post-traumatic stress disorder. The discovery could lead to a new class of anti-anxiety dru… Continue reading In a first, growth hormone’s effect on ‘anxiety neurons’ identified
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown pathological cellular mechanism underpinning heart failure, which currently has no cure, and identified a drug that can reverse the damaging malfunction. The findings open the door to a novel interventio… Continue reading Drug found to reverse mitochondria malfunction & mitigate heart failure
A new study has found that glitter can negatively affect the growth of cyanobacteria, commonly called ‘blue-green algae,’ an important player in aquatic ecosystems and a key component of marine food webs. The researchers say their study highlights the … Continue reading Glitter proves far from fabulous for growth of key aquatic organisms
There’s a growing body of evidence that links muscle makeup to cognitive function, particularly in that it may be key to prolonging brain health as you age.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, University of Sao Paulo, Dementia, Exercise, Weight, Brain, Neuroscience, Aging
Continue reading More signs that resistance training protects brain from Alzheimer’s
Even though the Amazon is still a powerhouse of plant and animal life, about 18% of it has been cut down since the 1970s. Seeking ways to help get some of that lost forestland back, researchers have turned to a rich soil created by the activities of th… Continue reading Amazonian dark earth could bring life back to decimated forestland
Acetaminophen (aka paracetamol) is a common go-to for treatment of acute pain like headache or toothache, and the popularity of such over-the-counter non-steroidal analgesics is clear, with around 60% of Americans having popped one of these pills in th… Continue reading Simple, portable gadget could prevent misuse of everyday painkillers
Infections of Cryptococcus fungi are potentially fatal, because the immune system has a hard time fighting off the invaders. But in a new study, researchers have given it a helping hand, by adapting a cancer immunotherapy technique called CAR T cell th… Continue reading Cancer immunotherapy adapted to fight dangerous fungal infections