Scientists Uncover Switch That Activates Human Brown Fat
Summary: Beta2-adrenergic receptors in human brown fat cells drive thermogenesis. Source: University of Copenhagen An international research team has identified how to…
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How Shift Work Impairs Memory and Cognitive Function
Shift Work Linked to Slower Performance on a Common Cognitive Screening Test, Study Finds Summary: Researchers report that people who currently work…
How Lifelong Knowledge Clutters Older Adults’ Memory
Summary: New review research suggests that aging brains dedicate more capacity to accumulated knowledge, which can make locating specific memories more difficult…
Living Near Street Trees May Lower Depression Risk
Summary: A new study finds that living on streets lined with trees may benefit mental health. Researchers report that people residing within…
Autistic Women Face Higher Risk of Mental Illness
Summary: Young autistic women are more likely than young autistic men to receive a co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis — including depression, anxiety, sleep…
Motor Neuron Features Linked to Increased ALS Risk
Summary: New research links motor neurons’ large cell size and supporting cellular structures with genes that may explain their vulnerability to degeneration…
How the Hippocampus Helps Resolve Conflict
The hippocampus, a structure located in the temporal lobe, does more than support long-term memory. For the first time, researchers have shown…
Why Recalling Positive Memories Helps Regulate Emotions
UMass Amherst research suggests stronger recall may help people recover from sadness. New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that…
Why Are Some Mushrooms Called Magic (Psychedelic)?
Summary: Researchers examined how psilocybin evolved in some mushroom species and conclude that hallucinogenic properties may have developed as a defense against…
How Gut Cells May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: For years researchers have suspected that the gut influences multiple sclerosis (MS), but a clear cellular link remained missing. A new…
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