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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How Hydrogen Peroxide Can Accelerate Nerve Repair
A new study has exploited the incredible regenerative capacity of the zebrafish to explore how hydrogen peroxide might be used to help repair wounds and damaged nerves.
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Mental Fatigue May Involve a Potentially Toxic Chemical Buildup in the Brain
A workday doesn’t have to involve tiring manual labor to leave you feeling exhausted. A new study claims to have pinned down a functional reason why we feel fatigued after a day of mental effort.
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Web of Dreams: Spiders Appear To Enter an REM-Like Sleep State
A new study that peered at the translucent bodies of juvenile spiders has found evidence to suggest they may undergo a form of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a state closely associated with dreaming in mammals.
Infographic
The Race for Reproducible Data
Download this infographic to discover the principles of reproducible data, why it has proved so difficult for science to achieve and the steps researchers can take to enhance the reproducibility of their data.
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Our DNA Could Affect the Potency of Psychedelics in the Brain
A new study has identified that variation in genes coding for key receptors in our brains may alter the potency of psychedelic drugs. The research suggests that our genetics should be a factor in future clinical trials of these drugs’ therapeutic potential.
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A Popular Theory About Depression Wasn’t "Debunked" by a New Review
A new paper that reviews the evidence around the serotonin “chemical imbalance” theory of depression has caused an online storm, with figures from across psychiatry commenting on the study’s merits and limitations. In this article, we take a look at what the paper has changed about our understanding of depression.
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Why Baby Talk Sounds Similar Around the World
A globetrotting study that examined how people talk to young infants across 21 different societies has found consistencies across cultures that suggest human “baby talk” may have evolved in response to intense functional pressure.
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What Does the Endocannabinoid System Have To Do With Autism Spectrum Disorder?
To learn more about the link between endocannabinoids and ASD and how innovative models are helping to study the ECS and its effects on the developing brain, Technology Networks spoke to Drs. Karen Litwa and Ken Soderstrom from East Carolina University.
Podcast
Opinionated Science Episode 46: A Massive Bacterium and Fasting for Nerve Repair
In the latest Opinionated Science , the team discuss the discovery of an absolutely unit of a bacterium in a Caribbean swamp, and the potential of intermittent fasting to accelerate nerve repair in mice.
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ADHD Medication Could Have Benefits for Alzheimer’s Disease Symptom
A new study has suggested that noradrenergic drugs, a class of compounds that includes antidepressants, hypertension aids and the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug ritalin, could help treat selected symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
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