“Sleep deprivation can cause memory loss. However, is is unclear whether the information that gets “lost” as a result of sleep deprivation is truly gone or just difficult to retrieve. A recent animal study found that this information can be […]
“The “memory prosthesis,” which involves inserting an electrode deep into the brain, also seems to work in people with memory disorders—and is even more effective in people who had poor memory to begin with, according to new research.” ~ learn more
Please please please let’s hope something like this is safe and gets commercialized soon! “While several of the compounds were found to be as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, some performed far better, preventing over 95% of bites for […]
There are neurons in your gut. This study found that they do more than merely sensing pain and alerting the brain. They also trigger a protective response in the gut. ~ learn more
“We are at the very beginning of our genomic exploration of the natural world. While many groups are now venturing beyond traditional organisms, our sampling of the biosphere is still incredibly sparse. Extreme Biology aims to accelerate this discovery process—with […]
“The authors reasoned that if a study was highly disruptive, subsequent research would be less likely to cite the study’s references, and instead would cite the study itself. Using the citation data from 45 million manuscripts and 3.9 million patents, […]
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Long-time readers will know that the study’s findings are not news, but its publication is a milestone. “In the Cell paper, Sinclair and his team report that not only can they age mice on an accelerated timeline, but they can […]
“The researchers believe their work could have practical applications in monitoring the well-being of elderly people or identifying suspicious behaviours in the home.” Or nefarious applications like avoiding security guards during heists? ~ learn more
“At the end of the 52-week trial, 80% of the cohort were successfully tolerating the target of safely eating nearly a dozen roasted peanuts a day.” ~ learn more