2326 What makes hard workouts so effective
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What makes hard workouts so effective
High-intensity interval training strengthens the heart even more than moderate exercise does. Now researchers have found several answers to what makes hard workouts so effective. “Our research on
2320 Muscle cell secrets
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Muscle cell secrets
A muscle fiber consists of just one cell, but many nuclei. A team at the MDC led by Professor Carmen Birchmeier has now shown just how varied these nuclei are. The study, which has been published in Nature
2314 Gut microbiota plays a role in brain function and mood regulation
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Gut microbiota plays a role in brain function and mood regulation
Depression is a mental disorder that affects more than 264 million people of all ages worldwide. Understanding its mechanisms is vital for the development of effective therapeutic strategies. Scientists
2298 How neurons form long-term memories
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How neurons form long-term memories
On a late summer day in 1953, a young man who would soon be known as patient H.M. underwent experimental surgery. In an attempt to treat his debilitating seizures, a surgeon removed portions of his brain,
2292 Tomatoes offer affordable source of Parkinson's disease drug
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Tomatoes offer affordable source of Parkinson’s disease drug
Scientists have produced a tomato enriched in the Parkinson’s disease drug L-DOPA in what could become a new, affordable source of one of the world’s essential medicines. The development of
2288 Visual short-term memory is more complex than previously assumed
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Visual short-term memory is more complex than previously assumed
Contrary to previous assumptions, visual short-term memory is not merely based on one kind of information about an object, such as only its colour or only its name. Rather, several types of information
2284 Are people healthy enough to retire later?
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Are people healthy enough to retire later?
While many people are now enjoying longer, healthier lives, current retirement ages are posing challenges for both policymakers and retirees. A new study looked into whether there is potential to increase
2278 Research reveals how airflow inside a car may affect COVID-19 transmission risk
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Research reveals how airflow inside a car may affect COVID-19 transmission risk
A new study of airflow patterns inside a car’s passenger cabin offers some suggestions for potentially reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission while sharing rides with others. The study, by a
2271 New CRISPR-based test for COVID-19 uses a smartphone camera
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New CRISPR-based test for COVID-19 uses a smartphone camera
Imagine swabbing your nostrils, putting the swab in a device, and getting a read-out on your phone in 15 to 30 minutes that tells you if you are infected with the COVID-19 virus. This has been the vision
2265 New DNA modification 'signature' discovered in zebrafish
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New DNA modification ‘signature’ discovered in zebrafish
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have uncovered a new form of DNA modification in the genome of zebrafish, a vertebrate animal that shares an evolutionary ancestor with humans ~400
2259 The tree of cortical cell types describes the diversity of neurons in the brain
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The tree of cortical cell types describes the diversity of neurons in the brain
The tree of life describes the evolution of life and seeks to define the relationships between species. Likewise, the tree of cell types aims to organize cells in the brain into groups and describe their
2253 Psychology research shows 'water cooler talk' can have big benefits
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Psychology research shows ‘water cooler talk’ can have big benefits
Whether in the workplace or our personal lives, most people have a strong preference for balanced conversations, where each person is able to “get their two cents in.” In fact, new research
2244 Children with dyslexia show stronger emotional responses
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Children with dyslexia show stronger emotional responses
Children diagnosed with dyslexia show greater emotional reactivity than children without dyslexia, according to a new collaborative study by UC San Francisco neuroscientists with the UCSF Dyslexia Center
2238 Small molecules control bacterial resistance to antibiotics
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Small molecules control bacterial resistance to antibiotics
Antibiotics work in different ways. Some, including penicillin, attack the cell wall of the bacteria by inhibiting their synthesis. But the bacteria are not helpless against this attack. “We have
2231 Scientists reveal regions of the brain where serotonin promotes patience
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Scientists reveal regions of the brain where serotonin promotes patience
We’ve all been there. Whether we’re stuck in traffic at the end of a long day, or eagerly anticipating the release of a new book, film or album, there are times when we need to be patient.
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