Monthly Archives: Giugno 2019
Researchers identified how neurons can transmit information across multiple generations
Nematodes, worms found in virtually all environmental habitats, are among the most studied model organisms.
They reproduce quickly and their genome contains nearly the...
Project Almanac: A Time-Traveling Solid State Drive
One of the latest cyber threats involves hackers encrypting user files and then charging "ransom" to get them back.
In the paper, "Project Almanac:...
Maternal exposure to infection prior to pregnancy can transfer into life long cellular immunity...
Previously, it was generally thought that immunity against illness is passed from mum to baby for only the period they are breastfed and this...
Optical illusions tell us about the workings of the brain
Humans are fascinated by visual illusions, which occur when there is a mismatch between the pattern of light that falls on the retina, and what...
The sense of smell can be restored using stem cell therapies
A stem cell therapy delivered into the nose can restore the sense of smell in a mouse model of olfactory loss.
The findings, published...
Violent video games increases kids attitudes to use unlocked guns
Shoot 'em up video games might be making your children far too comfortable with how they approach and handle real-life firearms, a new study...
Some antidepressants could potentially be used to treat a wide range of diseases caused...
Some antidepressants could potentially be used to treat a wide range of diseases caused by bacteria living within cells, according to work by researchers...
Children who napped three or more times per week benefit from an increase in...
Ask just about any parent whether napping has benefits and you'll likely hear a resounding "yes," particularly for the child's mood, energy levels, and...
Astrocytes feed neurons’ off-loaded damaged lipids to their own mitochondria, converting waste into energy
Astrocytes are overtaxed neurons' pit crew.
The brain cells collect damaged lipids secreted by hyperactive neurons, then recycle those toxic molecules into energy, researchers at...
