5913 A special omega-3 fatty acid lipid will change how we look at the developing and aging brain
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A special omega-3 fatty acid lipid will change how we look at the developing and aging brain
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Scientists have found a lipid transporter crucial to regulating the cells that make myelin, the nerve-protecting sheath.
5907 Cellular traffic controllers caught managing flow of signals from receptors
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Cellular traffic controllers caught managing flow of signals from receptors
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Proteins that act like air traffic controllers, managing the flow of signals in and out of human cells, have been observed for the first time with unprecedented detail
5901 High-throughput experiments might ensure a better diagnosis of hereditary diseases
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High-throughput experiments might ensure a better diagnosis of hereditary diseases
[unable to retrieve full-text content]All human beings are genetically very similar, sharing approx. 99.9% of the DNA code. The remaining 0.1% explains the natural differences between people, including
5895 Oil and gas infrastructure hurting nesting birds in globally important breeding area in arctic Alaska
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Oil and gas infrastructure hurting nesting birds in globally important breeding area in arctic Alaska
[unable to retrieve full-text content]A new study that analyzed 17 years of migratory bird-nesting data in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, revealed that nest survival decreased significantly near high-use oil and
5884 Peptide 3D-printing inks could advance regenerative medicine
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Peptide 3D-printing inks could advance regenerative medicine
[unable to retrieve full-text content]How do you build complex structures for housing cells using a material as soft as jelly? Researchers have the answer with a new 3D-printing ink.
5873 'Thrifty' low-energy budgets of primary cancer tumors quantified
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'Thrifty' low-energy budgets of primary cancer tumors quantified
[unable to retrieve full-text content]In five different types of cancers, researchers found that tumors were successful at proliferating on low-energy budgets in part because they neglect normal tissue
5862 Human brain organoids respond to visual stimuli when transplanted into adult rats
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Human brain organoids respond to visual stimuli when transplanted into adult rats
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Researchers show that brain organoids — clumps of lab-grown neurons — can integrate with rat brains and respond to visual stimulation like flashing lights.
5851 Just one quality conversation with a friend boosts daily well-being
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Just one quality conversation with a friend boosts daily well-being
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Study shows just one quality conversation with a friend during the day makes you happier and less stressed by day’s end.
5845 Study links adoption of electric vehicles with less air pollution and improved health
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Study links adoption of electric vehicles with less air pollution and improved health
[unable to retrieve full-text content]A team of researchers have now begun to document the actual impact of electric vehicle adoption in the first study to use real-world data to link electric cars, air
5839 Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats
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Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats
[unable to retrieve full-text content]A new study tracked what happens in the brains of rats in real time in the brain when presented with glucose, a type of sugar, labeled with a tracer. The tracer allowed
5827 Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?
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Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?
[unable to retrieve full-text content]People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. The lower risk was found for both
5811 Silver nanoparticles show promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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Silver nanoparticles show promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria
[unable to retrieve full-text content]A new study found that small amounts of silver nanoparticles combined with a low dose of a common antibiotic inhibited the growth of resistant bacteria.
5795 Disordered eating is not only a disease of affluent girls
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Disordered eating is not only a disease of affluent girls
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Predominant stereotypes about eating disorders suggest that it is a condition mainly associated with girls from wealthy backgrounds. However, a new study found that
5789 New technology may help inform brain stimulation
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New technology may help inform brain stimulation
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Researchers are a step closer to unravelling the mystery of brain activity to better understand the outcomes of deep brain stimulation (DBS).
5778 Milk's packaging influences its flavor
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Milk's packaging influences its flavor
[unable to retrieve full-text content]The dairy industry strives to preserve the quality and safety of milk products while maintaining the freshest possible taste for consumers. To date, the industry has
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