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·August 23, 2017·4 min read

Linking Mental Health and the Gut Microbiome

A new study explores the potential link between the gut microbiome and mental health. Researchers report depression may be influenced by disturbances to gut bacteria, suggesting nutrition and diet, in combination with other strategies, could help treat the disorder.

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·October 1, 2018·6 min read

Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Researchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.

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·September 21, 2017·5 min read

Jellyfish Sleep Like the Rest of Us

Much like other animals, the upside-down jellyfish enters into sleep. However, unlike other animals, the jellyfish has no central nervous system. Researchers believe the need to sleep evolved before the emergence of a central nervous system.

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·June 14, 2018·6 min read

Brain Changes Linked to Sleep Needed

A new study sheds light on the biochemistry of sleep need in the brain.

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·March 20, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Suppresses Brain Rebalancing

Homeostatic rebalancing occurs during times of wakefulness, and is suppressed during sleep, a new study reports.

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·September 9, 2016·6 min read

Long-Sought ‘Warm-Sensitive’ Brain Cells Identified in New Study

A new study challenges the most influential textbook explanation of how the mammalian brain detects when the body is becoming too warm.

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

Flies lacking Ets21c died much faster when exposed to oxidative stress. Findings reveal a new molecular switch that could be responsible for a longer life and stress resilience.

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·June 18, 2020·4 min read

How chandelier cells light up the brain

Chandelier cells have an unusual direct method of communication. Unlike other neurons, chandelier cells connect directly to the part of a target neuron that initiates a spike.

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Homeostasis

Linking Mental Health and the Gut Microbiome

Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Jellyfish Sleep Like the Rest of Us

Brain Changes Linked to Sleep Needed

Sleep Suppresses Brain Rebalancing

Long-Sought ‘Warm-Sensitive’ Brain Cells Identified in New Study

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

How chandelier cells light up the brain

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

Upside Down World: Unique View Offers Clues to Face Recognition

Brain’s Blue Spot, Locus Coeruleus, Is A Key Player in Sleep Quality and Memory

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