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 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.
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...
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.
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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...
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...
One of the biggest health threats around the world is antibiotic-resistant...
According to the World Health Organization, one of the biggest health threats around the world is antibiotic-resistant...
Vasomotor symptoms including hot flashes in postmenopausal women may contribute to...
If you’re having difficulty identifying the right word to express yourself clearly or remembering a story correctly, you may blame menopause.
Living less than 50 meters away from a major road increases...
Living near major roads or highways is linked to a higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS)...
Your personality traits as a teen may predict your risk of...
For the first time, a study has shown that personality traits as a teenager may predict dementia risk over 50 years later....
