Why Some Memories Last: The Science of Long-Term Recall
Stowers researchers identify protein that initiates the formation of stable, long-term memories Prions are often associated with damaging effects because they can…
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Why Extreme Heat Makes People More Negative
Summary: A large international study finds that extreme heat affects not only physical health and productivity but also people’s emotions. By analyzing…
Study Finds Middle-Aged Americans Have More Pain Than Seniors
Summary: Middle-aged Americans are reporting more chronic pain than older generations, and this rise is concentrated among those without a four-year college…
Why Sleep Quality Matters More Than Hours
Summary: Researchers have identified five genes across the genome that enable efficient sleep. Source: UCSF Researchers at the University of California, San…
Why Your Brain Is Wired for Gossip
Summary: A new Brown University study shows that people instinctively weigh popularity and social distance when deciding who to tell gossip. By…
Automated Detection of Mouse Ultrasonic Vocalizations
Summary: Researchers have developed a new system that can automatically detect mouse song. Source: University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. Mice, like some…
Nerve-Less Sponge Sheds Light on Nervous System Evolution
UC Santa Barbara researchers have looked to a humble sponge to uncover clues about how complex nervous systems evolved, finding that sponges…
New Cell Type Linked to Chronic Pain and Inflammation
Summary: MRC1+ spinal macrophages become dysfunctional in animal models of neuropathic pain. Restoring their anti-inflammatory activity by driving expression of CD163 reduced…
Ancient DNA Reveals Why Modern Alzheimer’s and MS Are Rising
Summary: Researchers have assembled the largest ancient human gene bank to date, analysing DNA from nearly 5,000 individuals. This resource reveals how…
Hidden Wiring Patterns in the Brain Connectome
Summary: Researchers identify a hidden order in what appeared to be random synaptic connection strengths between neurons. Source: University Hospital Bonn The…
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