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Researchers have used human stem cells to make pain-killer
Researchers at the University of Sydney have used human stem cells to make pain-killing neurons that provide lasting relief in mice, without side effects,...
The early-life exposure to air pollution alters structure brain
A new study suggests that significant early childhood exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with structural changes in the brain at the...
Politics : Same campaign use a different font on signs in rural areas than...
Yard signs for a local politician captured the curiosity of Katherine Haenschen.
“I was driving through the region and noticed the same campaign was using...
A protein complex can attracts and repels neurons during brain development
The three proteins Teneurin, Latrophilin and FLRT hold together and bring neighboring neurons into close contact, enabling the formation of synapses and the exchange...
The value of lithium therapy in treating Alzheimer’s disease
There remains a controversy in scientific circles today regarding the value of lithium therapy in treating Alzheimer's disease.
Much of this stems from the...
Humans are fascinated by what scares us
Finnish research team maps neural activity in response to watching horror movies. A study conducted by the University of Turku shows the top horror...
Social anxiety disorder it’s linked to imbalance between serotonin and dopamine
The balance between the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine may affect whether a person develops social anxiety disorder.
Previous research has mainly focused on either...
Gravity is the unseen force that dominates our entire lives
Gravity is the unseen force that dominates our entire lives.
It’s what makes walking uphill so difficult and what makes parts of our body...
The human emotions is topographically located in the right temporoparietal junction
The entire set of our emotions is topographically represented in a small region of the brain, a 3 centimeters area of the cortex, report...
Yogurt may help lessen the risk of breast cancer
One of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria say researchers.
Scientists say their idea- as yet unproven - is...
One of the biggest health threats around the world is antibiotic-resistant bacteria
According to the World Health Organization, one of the biggest health threats around the world is antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Every day people use antibiotics...
Vasomotor symptoms including hot flashes in postmenopausal women may contribute to memory performance problems
If you’re having difficulty identifying the right word to express yourself clearly or remembering a story correctly, you may blame menopause.
A new study...
Living less than 50 meters away from a major road increases the risks for...
Living near major roads or highways is linked to a higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) suggests new...
Your personality traits as a teen may predict your risk of developing dementia
For the first time, a study has shown that personality traits as a teenager may predict dementia risk over 50 years later.
The study,...
Team develops an electrochemical method for extracting uranium from solution
Fifty years ago, scientists hit upon what they thought could be the next rocket fuel.
Carboranes - molecules composed of boron, carbon and hydrogen...
