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·April 18, 2019·6 min read

Two studies explore whether time of day can affect the body’s response to exercise

Two new studies report the time of day is a major modifier of exercise capacity, amplifying the impact exercise has on metabolic pathways and energy homeostasis. Evening exercise, researchers report, has the most productive effect.

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·April 5, 2019·3 min read

When robots commit wrongdoing, people may incorrectly assign the blame

As robots become more autonomous, people will regard them as more responsible for accidental wrongdoing.

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·March 28, 2019·3 min read

Single Population of Stem Cells Contributes to Lifelong Hippocampal Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

The findings support a continuous model of neurogenesis throughout development and adulthood.

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·March 21, 2019·3 min read

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

An opinion article reports on a potential common cause for both SIDS and SUDEP. The reason sudden death may occur is due to a person's inability to wake when CO2 levels in the blood rise, as a result of dysfunctional serotonin neurons in the midbrain.

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·February 28, 2019·5 min read

Nanotech Makes it Possible for Mice to See In Infrared

Researchers use nanotech to enhance vision in mice, enabling them to see infrared light as well as visible light.

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·February 26, 2019·4 min read

A Reciprocal Relationship Between Obesity and Self Control

Researchers report obesity may be a result of reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, which can influence self control and predispose a person to overeating.

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·January 25, 2019·3 min read

Lessons Learned From the Adult Neurogenesis Debate

A new paper looks at the controversies surrounding adult neurogenesis.

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·January 24, 2019·5 min read

Rocking Improves Sleep and Memory in Both People and Mice

A new study reveals people fall asleep faster when being rocked. Additionally, they showed improvements in memory consolidation and spent more time in non-REM sleep.

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·January 16, 2019·3 min read

Fever Alters Immune Cells So They Can Better Reach Infections

Researchers shed light on how a fever helps our immune systems fight infection. The study reports high temperature alters surface proteins of lymphocytes, making it easier for them to travel through blood vessels to reach infection sites.

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·January 10, 2019·4 min read

Defective Glial Cells Can Push Neurons Toward Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reveals a defective version of astrocytes may be linked to the build up of alpha synuclein and could spur Parkinson's disease. The findings show the important role glial cells play in Parkinson's and offers insights into new targets for therapies to fight the neurodegenerative disease.