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AI Algorithm Provides New Insights Into Deadly Brain Cancer
An AI algorithm has helped researchers to identify and validate two proteins that drive brain cancer progression, which could be used to stratify the disease or as therapeutic targets.
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Brain Cell Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease Mapped by Researchers
Researchers have been able to reveal how brain cells change in relation to key proteins during Alzheimer's disease progression, using a new mapping technique.
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Concerning Gaps in Regulation of Toxic Metals in Baby Food
Rice cereal, formula, purees and puffs are popular baby food products but are likely to contain toxic metals. What’s more, the U.S. doesn’t have the kind of strict regulations for commercially produced baby foods that parents might expect.
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Transplanted Human Brain Cells Respond to Visual Stimuli in Rat Brains
A new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has found that human-derived brain organoids can integrate into the visual cortex of rat brains. After three months, the organoids demonstrate electrical responses to visual stimuli. The research is published in Cell Stem Cell.
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Babies Remember Faces Despite Face Masks
New research has shown that babies can learn masked faces and recognize them when unmasked.
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Identical Twin Study Investigates the Origins of PTSD
An identical twin study has identified a marker that might indicate vulnerability to developing PTSD after stress or trauma.
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Cotton and Synthetic Microfibers Impact Aquatic Microorganisms Too
While microplastics have received significant attention in recent years for their negative environmental impacts, scientists have found that microfibers from synthetic materials as well as cotton impacted the behavior and growth of water organisms.
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Eating Disorder ARFID Is Highly Heritable
ARFID – an eating disorder where people avoid certain types of food due to sensory discomfort – has been shown to be highly heritable in a new study.
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Grid Cells Help Our Brain Navigate Through Crowds
Researchers from the University of Vienna have shown for the first time how grid cells help us navigate and orientate ourselves in a crowd.
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New Optogenetic Tool To Help Study the Cerebellum
A new optogenetic tool has been developed that enables researchers to activate signaling pathways in the cerebellum and observe their effects.
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