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A mouse model of Alzheimer's disease offers new evidence that copper isotopes can be used to detect the amyloid-beta protein deposits that form in the brains of people with Alzheimer's.

A new study proposes a new way of modelling vision that could fundamentally changes how computers approach efforts to replicate human vision.

Infants' brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a study has revealed.

A research team have determined the 3D structure of the protein silicatein which forms the crystalline fibers in glass sponges.

A team has developed artificial intelligence (AI) models that help them better understand the brain computations that underlie thoughts. This is new, because until now there has been no method to measure thoughts.

Chia seeds, goji berries or quinoa - 48% of the population see so-called "superfoods" as part of a health-conscious diet. This was shown in a recent study, despite no legal regulation of what constitutes a "superfood" and a general lack of evaluation of potential health risks.

Traditionally, psychologists believed that the more ingrained a memory of something was, the more difficult it would be to update your understanding of that thing, should it change. New research finds, however, the opposite is true.

Researchers have detected a connection between the presence of brachyspira bacteria in the intestines and IBS, especially the form that causes diarrhea.

New research results shed new light on how CRISPR-Cas emerged early during the development of life on Earth, as well as how this immune system is constantly adapting to new challenges.

It is largely unknown why influenza infections lead to an increased risk of bacterial pneumonia. However, researchers have now described important findings leading to so-called superinfections, which claim many lives around the world every year.