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Stimulating Brain Circuits Promotes Neuron Growth in Adulthood, Improving Cognition and Mood

May 17, 2022
T Hamilton

Chapel Hill, NC — We humans lose mental acuity, an unfortunate side effect of ageing. And for individuals with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, the loss of cognitive...

New Method Melds Data to Make a 3-D Map of Cells’ Activities

May 17, 2022
T Hamilton

Princeton, NJ — Just as it’s hard to understand a conversation without knowing its context, it can be difficult for biologists to grasp the significance of gene expression without knowing a cell’s...

Non-invasive Examination of Conjunctival Goblet Cells in Live Rabbits

April 28, 2022
Mindzilla

Pohang, South Korea — A Korean research team led by Professor Ki Hean Kim, candidates Seonghan Kim and Jungbin Lee (Department of Mechanical Engineering) at POSTECH, in collaboration with Professor...

Ionic Liquid-Based Reservoir Computing: The Key to Efficient and Flexible Edge Computing

April 28, 2022
Mindzilla

Tokyo, Japan — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming ubiquitous in the modern society and will feature a broader implementation in the coming years. In applications involving sensors and internet-of-things...

Unravelling the Origins of the Human Spine

April 28, 2022
Mindzilla

Barcelona, Spain — The spinal column is the central supporting structure of the skeleton in all vertebrates. Not only does it provide a place for muscles to attach, it also protects the spinal cord...

New and Tailored Lupus Treatments Within Reach After Scientists Discover Cause of Disease

April 28, 2022
Mindzilla

Canberra, Australia — Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified a gene called TLR7 that, when over-activated, is responsible for causing lupus, an autoimmune disease...

How One Inflammatory Disorder Exacerbates Another

April 27, 2022
Mindzilla

Philadelphia, PA — The immune system remembers. Often this memory, primed by past encounters with threats like bacteria or viruses, is an asset. But when that memory is sparked by internal drivers,...

Lab Findings Suggest EGFR Inhibitors May Prevent Rhabdomyosarcoma Recurrence

April 27, 2022
Mindzilla

Memphis, TN — Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of soft tissue cancer. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital studied the population of cells that persists after therapy, causing rhabdomyosarcoma...

Meat Substitutes: Environment Does Not Motivate Consumption

April 26, 2022
Mindzilla

Bonn, Germany — Meat substitutes are on the rise: While they used to have a niche existence in health food stores or organic stores, wheat salami, tofu schnitzel or soy mince can now be found in every...

De-ageing the Virtual Brain: HBP Researchers Use Computational Models to Identify Key Brain Targets for Stimulation and Counter Brain Ageing

April 26, 2022
Mindzilla

Barcelona, Spain — Human Brain Project researchers have used whole-brain virtual models to simulate what happens when neurostimulation is applied to ageing human brains. These models provide new insight...

Cellular Regeneration Therapy Restores Damaged Liver Tissue Faster Than Ever, Says Study

April 26, 2022
Mindzilla

La Jolla, CA — Mammals can’t typically regenerate organs as efficiently as other vertebrates, such as fish and lizards. Now, Salk scientists have found a way to partially reset liver cells to more...

Research Reveals Machine-Learning Model Can Distinguish Antibody Targets

April 22, 2022
Mindzilla

Champaign, IL — A new study shows that it is possible to use the genetic sequences of a person’s antibodies to predict what pathogens those antibodies will target. Reported in the journal Immunity,...

COVID-19 Can Directly Infect and Damage Human Kidney Cells, Study Finds

April 22, 2022
Mindzilla

Durham, NC — The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, can directly infect a specialized type of kidney cell. The discovery helps explain why acute kidney injury is one of the main complications...

Establishment of a Pancreatic Cancer Animal Model Using the Pancreas-Targeted Hydrodynamic Gene Delivery Method

April 22, 2022
Mindzilla

Niigata, Japan — The research group of Professor Kamimura in Niigata University have established a novel pancreatic carcinogenesis model in wild-type rats utilizing the pancreas-targeted selective...

Artificial Intelligence Helps Physicians Better Assess the Effectiveness of Bladder Cancer Treatment

April 22, 2022
Mindzilla

Ann Arbor, MI — In a small but multi-institutional study, an artificial intelligence-based system improved providers’ assessments of whether patients with bladder cancer had complete response to chemotherapy...

The Protein That Keeps the Pancreas From Digesting Itself

April 21, 2022
Mindzilla

La Jolla, CA — Every day, your pancreas produces about one cup of digestive juices, a mixture of molecules that can break down the food you eat. But if these powerful molecules become activated before...

Microdrones With Light-Driven Nanomotors

April 21, 2022
Mindzilla

Würzburg, Germany — A hand-held laser pointer produces no noticeable recoil forces when it is “fired” – even though it emits a directed stream of light particles. The reason for this...

Pain in the Neck? New Surgical Method Could Be Game-Changing

April 21, 2022
Mindzilla

Boca Raton, FL — Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common type of neck surgery that involves removing a damaged disc to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root and thereby...

Particles Released by Red Blood Cells Are Effective Carriers for Anti-cancer Immunotherapy, Study Shows

April 19, 2022
Mindzilla

Singapore — In the fight against cancer, the development of efficacious drugs is only half the battle; equally important is how drugs may be delivered efficiently and safely to the diseased sites in...

The Origins and ID of Pancreatic Endocrine Cells

April 19, 2022
Mindzilla

Geneva, Switzerland — The pancreas is a key metabolic regulator. When pancreatic beta cells cease producing enough insulin, blood sugar levels rise dangerously — a phenomenon known as hyperglycemia...

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