Neuroscientists Discover Why Moms Take Risks to Protect Their Infants
It might seem like a given that mothers take extra risks to protect their children, but have you ever wondered why? A new study led…
It might seem like a given that mothers take extra risks to protect their children, but have you ever wondered why? A new study led…
Results are just ‘tip of the iceberg’, according to researchers. Rare disease experts detail the first results of an unprecedented collaboration to diagnose people living…
Neuroscientists at Synapsy have identified one of the mechanisms behind the antidepressant effect of lactate, a molecule produced by the body during exercise. Its key…
The biological clock is present in almost all cells of an organism. As more and more evidence emerges that clocks in certain organs could be…
Researchers led by a team at Kanazawa University report that vasopressin neurons in the brain’s circadian rhythm control center are critical for regulating the timing…
COVID-19 patients who receive oxygen therapy or experience fever show reduced gray matter volume in the frontal-temporal network of the brain, according to a new…
Patients with clinically diagnosed neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19 are six times more likely to die in the hospital than those without the neurological complications,…
The warmer weather and longer days have inspired reminders to “stay hydrated” and drink eight glasses of water – or about two liters – a…
Study found boost in aerobic performance in athletes who used over-the-counter deep heat cream. Deep heat creams widely used by athletes to soothe sore muscles…
Mammals see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and smell with their nose. But which sense or organ allows them to orient themselves on…
Sponges: They are considered to be one of the most primitive forms of animal life, because they have neither locomotion organs nor a nervous system….
Four-second cycling sprints improve exercise endurance and power. High-intensity cycling in very short bursts can lead to performance and health benefits in just 10 minutes…
Mouse Study Identifies Diverse Spectrum of Neurons That Govern Movement In a mouse study, National Institutes of Health researchers have identified and mapped a diverse…
The best path across the desert is rarely the straightest. For the first human inhabitants of Sahul — the super-continent that underlies modern Australia and…
It is an old-standing theory in evolutionary ecology: animal species on islands have the tendency to become either giants or dwarfs in comparison to mainland…
The findings could lead to the development of new therapies for sleep disorders caused by stress or a disturbed circadian rhythm. A Nagoya University-led research…
Study linking gut bacteria to more efficient energy generation in the cells of horses paves the way for dietary supplements that enhance their performance. A…
Researchers believe they may have discovered a possible cause of a mystery condition that can leave sufferers suddenly unable to walk, talk, or see. It’s…