Astrocytes found to directly regulate memory consolidation during sleep
Research has shown that a good night’s sleep has many benefits, including memory consolidation. How sleep enables the…
What ‘minimally invasive’ means for patient input on brain implants
Scroll through the flashy websites of neurotechnology startups and a phrase repeats again and again: “minimally invasive.” “The…
Smokers lack awareness of smoking-related cardiovascular risks
An international study has found that despite two decades of global tobacco control efforts, the message still is…
Finnish study links habitual coffee consumption to healthier body metabolism
Coffee is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages, and previous research has linked its consumption to…
Brain scans reveal language-specific network of neurons even during nonlinguistic tasks
The language network in your brain can be seen, even if you aren’t saying a word. For a…
Natural gut molecule ould strengthen chickens’ immune response against bacterial infections
A naturally occurring gut molecule that could strengthen chickens’ immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections,…
Later-life estrogen therapy associated with lower risk of developing dementia
Use of hormone therapy later in life was associated with lower risk of developing dementia, according to a…
New semiconductor turns billions of spin oscillators into a shared time crystal
Continuous time crystals inside a semiconductor can synchronize with one another, locking many separate spin oscillators into a…
Pediatric rheumatic diseases have unique genetic architecture compared to adults
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that pediatric-onset rheumatic and inflammatory diseases have distinct genetic…
Online AI breastfeeding advice causes dangerous delays in infant care
For sleep-deprived nursing moms, artificial intelligence may feel like a lifeline. In fact, a new national survey from…
Molecular mapping reveals hidden cellular programs in heart transplant rejection
A new study that explores gene expression during heart transplant rejection marks a step forward for precision medicine…
Stretchable catheter could help identify high-risk arterial plaque
We all know about plaque from dreaded trips to the dentist. But plaque can also build up inside…