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·March 5, 2021·2 min read

A New Potential for Functional Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers modified NG2 glial cells in the central nervous system into new neurons to promote recovery following spinal cord injury.

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·October 15, 2020·5 min read

Blue-Light Glasses Improve Sleep and Workday Productivity

Blue-light filtering glasses help improve sleep and work productivity, a new study reveals. The effects are most pronounced in those who consider themselves to be "night owls".

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·October 13, 2020·4 min read

Effects of Low-Level Lead Exposure and Alcohol Consumption Examined

Low-level exposure to lead during development does not lead to alcohol use disorder, but does alter the neural circuits in a way that if addiction occurs, it makes it harder to refrain from returning to addiction related behaviors.

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·August 31, 2020·3 min read

Is Being Generous the Next Beauty Trend?

Researchers found more attractive people are more likely to be givers, and givers are generally rated as being more attractive.

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·August 9, 2019·4 min read

Health effects of eating marijuana is subject of a new study

Mice exposed to dough containing THC were less active and had lower body temperature after consumption. The effects were more pronounced in males than females.

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·June 28, 2019·4 min read

Choosing the perfect pooch poses challenges similar to dating

Findings could help animal shelters to improve the pet adoption process and find the perfect pet partner for people.

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·February 13, 2019·7 min read

Breakthrough in Developing Blood Test for Pain

Researchers have identified biomarkers in the blood which can help determine the severity of a person's pain level. The findings could help doctors to accurately measure pain and stem the opioid crisis.

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·May 10, 2018·5 min read

Neuroscientists Find First Evidence Animals Can Mentally Replay Past Events

Indiana University researchers provide evidence that rats are able to mentally replay memories of past events. The study reveals the animals' memories were long lasting and resistant to interference from other memories, both of which are hallmarks of episodic memory, researchers say.