Ruairi J Mackenzie
Technology Networks
RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years, where he also worked on the site’s SEO and editorial AI strategies. He created the site’s podcast, Opinionated Science, in 2020. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.
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Study Reveals DMT’s Effects on the Human Brain in Unprecedented Detail
A new study has unveiled how psychedelics achieve their perception-altering effects in the human brain. The research used a powerful combination of brain analysis techniques to provide the clearest picture yet of how the short-acting, but powerful psychedelic DMT (dimethyltryptamine) affects brain activity.
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High Consumption of Common Sweetener Can Suppress Immune Cells
Researchers at the Francis Crick institute have published a new study suggesting that very high levels of sucralose consumption could suppress the activation of immune T cells in mice, a finding that authors say could one day lead to the development of autoimmune treatments.
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Chernobyl's Dogs Have Become Genetically Distinct. Is Radiation To Blame?
A new study examining the growing population of dogs living in and around the Chernobyl exclusion zone has revealed how isolation and complex family structures have affected their genetics.
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Three Key Technologies To Connect and Automate Your Lab
Countless industries have experienced the benefits that automation and robotics can give to efficiency and throughput.
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Massive Review Identifies Exercises That Could Benefit Mental Health the Most
A new study has underscored the potential benefits of exercise for people living with depression and anxiety. The massive review paper suggested that physical activity is associated with improvements in symptoms of distress, anxiety and depression.
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Injectable Gel Electronics Allow Researchers To Create Cyborg Leeches
Biology and electronics have become more closely married than ever in a new study. The research, published by a team of Swedish scientists, uses a specialized gel that, when injected into an organism, forms ultrasoft conducting electrodes.
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The Pulse: Psychedelic News From Technology Networks
In the Pulse, the monthly psychedelics industry roundup from Technology Networks and Analytical Cannabis, we highlight some of the most significant psychedelic industry news from the past month. This includes important announcements, pre-clinical work and the latest from groundbreaking psychedelic clinical trials.
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Spinal Cord Stimulation Restores Arm and Hand Movement After Stroke
People affected by moderate to severe stroke could benefit from a neurotechnology device that stimulates the spinal cord, suggests a new study.
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A New Mechanism of Psychedelic Action in the Brain Has Been Discovered
New research has turned science’s understanding of how psychedelics affect the brain upside down by solving a longstanding molecular mystery in the field.
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Sperm-Slowing Male Contraceptive Reversibly Inhibits Mouse Fertility
A new non-hormonal male contraceptive temporarily suppresses fertility in mice, a study has shown. The innovative treatment targets a compound that sperm require to remain motile.
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