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A 5-Minute Brain Scan Can Reveal Risk Of Psychosis In Patients: Study
A "single five-minute" brain scan could help predict individuals at risk of experiencing psychosis, according to a study.
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Human Cell Atlas Mapping 37 Trillion Human Cells for Disease Insights
The Human Cell Atlas project has made significant strides in mapping the 37 trillion cells of the human body. Recent studies provide detailed insights into organs like the brain, lungs, and digestive system. The research holds great promise for understanding diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The team plans to release a comprehen...
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Single Cell Could Be Capable Of 'Learning': Study
Cells, such as those making up human bodies, might be capable of 'learning', once deemed exclusive to complex creatures with brains, including birds and mammals, a new study has suggested.
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Study Says Eating An Egg A Day May Improve Women's Brain And Memory Function
While eggs contain high levels of dietary cholesterol, they also provide nutrients beneficial for cognitive function, said the team from University of California San Diego.
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Kidney And Nerve Cells Can Form Memories, Not Just The Brain: Study
A groundbreaking study by New York University (NYU) reveals that memory formation isnt limited to brain cells but may occur in various body cells, altering our understanding of memory.
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New Child Fossil Teeth Reveal Why Humans Developed an Unusually Long Childhood
Research on fossil teeth from a 1.77-million-year-old early Homo specimen challenges the "big brain, long childhood" hypothesis. The study suggests that the extended childhood seen in humans may have evolved as a result of cultural transmission, not just brain growth. By analysing dental growth patterns, scientists show that Homo’s development wa...
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Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Liver-Brain Link Plays A Key Role In Overeating: Study
Eating at irregular times is said to be related to weight gain and diabetes, largely because it is not in sync with one's body clock.
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Memories Are Not Limited to Brain, New Study Claims
A study from NYU reveals that kidney and nerve cells can perform memory-like functions, suggesting memory capabilities are not restricted to the brain. By replicating a spaced learning process, scientists observed memory gene activation in these non-neural cells, expanding possibilities for enhancing learning and treating memory-related health issu...
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Explained: Why Early Education Matters
Studies have shown that early experiences shape how the brain develops, with both positive and negative environments having a significant impact on a child's future abilities, social skills, and emotional health.
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Our Big Brain May Not Be The Reason For Difficult Childbirth, New Study Claims
The research suggests that human childbirth may not be complicated due to our need for large brains and pelvises suitable for upright walking.
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Research Shows What Happens to Your Brain When You Watch a Movie
Neuroscientists have mapped brain activity in people watching movies, showing how different networks respond to scenes involving people, objects, and action. Complex scenes activated brain regions linked to executive functions like problem-solving, while simpler dialogues primarily engaged language processing areas. The study, based on data from th...
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Your Gut Health Plays A Key Role In Regulating Stress Throughout The Day, Study Finds
The gut microbiome doesn't just regulate digestion and metabolism; it plays a critical role in how we react to stress.
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Study Reveals Sleep Disruption Could Increase the Risk of Autism in Children
A recent study from the University of North Carolina indicates a link between early sleep disruptions and a higher risk of autism in children. Sleep is crucial for brain development, and its disruption can lead to long-lasting behavioural changes. Research on young mice shows that sleep loss negatively impacts social behaviour, especially in those ...
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Innovative mRNA Delivery Technique Could Correct Genetic Disorders Before Birth
A recent study from UC Davis and UC Berkeley has unveiled a groundbreaking mRNA delivery method capable of editing genes in fetal brain cells. By administering mRNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles, researchers successfully targeted genetic disorders such as Angelman syndrome before birth. This approach, which minimizes risks of inflammation, of...
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A 5-Minute Brain Scan Can Reveal Risk Of Psychosis In Patients: Study
A "single five-minute" brain scan could help predict individuals at risk of experiencing psychosis, according to a study.
-
Human Cell Atlas Mapping 37 Trillion Human Cells for Disease Insights
The Human Cell Atlas project has made significant strides in mapping the 37 trillion cells of the human body. Recent studies provide detailed insights into organs like the brain, lungs, and digestive system. The research holds great promise for understanding diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The team plans to release a comprehen...
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Single Cell Could Be Capable Of 'Learning': Study
Cells, such as those making up human bodies, might be capable of 'learning', once deemed exclusive to complex creatures with brains, including birds and mammals, a new study has suggested.
-
Study Says Eating An Egg A Day May Improve Women's Brain And Memory Function
While eggs contain high levels of dietary cholesterol, they also provide nutrients beneficial for cognitive function, said the team from University of California San Diego.
-
Kidney And Nerve Cells Can Form Memories, Not Just The Brain: Study
A groundbreaking study by New York University (NYU) reveals that memory formation isnt limited to brain cells but may occur in various body cells, altering our understanding of memory.
-
New Child Fossil Teeth Reveal Why Humans Developed an Unusually Long Childhood
Research on fossil teeth from a 1.77-million-year-old early Homo specimen challenges the "big brain, long childhood" hypothesis. The study suggests that the extended childhood seen in humans may have evolved as a result of cultural transmission, not just brain growth. By analysing dental growth patterns, scientists show that Homo’s development wa...
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Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Liver-Brain Link Plays A Key Role In Overeating: Study
Eating at irregular times is said to be related to weight gain and diabetes, largely because it is not in sync with one's body clock.
-
Memories Are Not Limited to Brain, New Study Claims
A study from NYU reveals that kidney and nerve cells can perform memory-like functions, suggesting memory capabilities are not restricted to the brain. By replicating a spaced learning process, scientists observed memory gene activation in these non-neural cells, expanding possibilities for enhancing learning and treating memory-related health issu...
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Explained: Why Early Education Matters
Studies have shown that early experiences shape how the brain develops, with both positive and negative environments having a significant impact on a child's future abilities, social skills, and emotional health.
-
Our Big Brain May Not Be The Reason For Difficult Childbirth, New Study Claims
The research suggests that human childbirth may not be complicated due to our need for large brains and pelvises suitable for upright walking.
-
Research Shows What Happens to Your Brain When You Watch a Movie
Neuroscientists have mapped brain activity in people watching movies, showing how different networks respond to scenes involving people, objects, and action. Complex scenes activated brain regions linked to executive functions like problem-solving, while simpler dialogues primarily engaged language processing areas. The study, based on data from th...
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Your Gut Health Plays A Key Role In Regulating Stress Throughout The Day, Study Finds
The gut microbiome doesn't just regulate digestion and metabolism; it plays a critical role in how we react to stress.
-
Study Reveals Sleep Disruption Could Increase the Risk of Autism in Children
A recent study from the University of North Carolina indicates a link between early sleep disruptions and a higher risk of autism in children. Sleep is crucial for brain development, and its disruption can lead to long-lasting behavioural changes. Research on young mice shows that sleep loss negatively impacts social behaviour, especially in those ...
-
Innovative mRNA Delivery Technique Could Correct Genetic Disorders Before Birth
A recent study from UC Davis and UC Berkeley has unveiled a groundbreaking mRNA delivery method capable of editing genes in fetal brain cells. By administering mRNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles, researchers successfully targeted genetic disorders such as Angelman syndrome before birth. This approach, which minimizes risks of inflammation, of...
