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·February 2, 2023·6 min read

Possible New Way to Reduce Pain Inspired by Chickens

Natural resistance to capsaicin's effect in birds drove researchers to investigate a specific genetic variant that appears to be associated with pain resistance. They discovered the K710N human variant dialed down pain associated with capsaicin while enhancing the protective benefits of TRPV1. The findings could pave the way for the development of new treatments to manage pain.

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·January 13, 2023·5 min read

Biomarkers Predict Weight Loss, Suggest Personalized Diets

Cutting calories and exercise alone are not enough to help shift excess weight, a new study reports. Researchers report your gut bacteria and the amount of specific proteins your body produces affects your ability to lose weight and sustain weight loss. Depending on personal biomarkers, so people lose more weight following a low carb diet, while some lose more weight while on a low fat diet.

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·January 13, 2023·6 min read

Nasal Injections Could Treat Long-Term Covid-19–Related Smell Loss

Nasal injections comprising platelet-rich plasma derived from a patient's blood improve symptoms of smell loss associated with COVID-19 infection.

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·January 9, 2023·12 min read

The Rebirth of Psychedelic Medicine

Often considered dangerous, mind-altering drugs, researchers are turning to the study of psychedelic therapies as a potential to treat an array of psychiatric conditions including depression and PTSD.

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·November 4, 2022·6 min read

Serotonin Key to Social Aversion During Withdrawal From Opioids

Opioid withdrawal cuts off the supply of serotonin to the nucleus accumbens, dramatically reducing sociability in mice and increasing social aversion.

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·October 31, 2022·5 min read

How to Become a Morning Person

Researchers reveal how night owls can turn themselves into early rising early birds.

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·September 23, 2022·5 min read

Do Synchronized Brains Predict Happy Marriages?

Couples who reported greater satisfaction with their marriage had greater neural synchronization while watching video clips associated with marriage.

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·September 1, 2022·6 min read

Scientists Use ‘Sleep Age’ to Infer Long-Term Health

Sleep age, a projected age that correlates to a person's sleep health, may be a predictor of overall health and mortality risk.

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·August 2, 2022·5 min read

Can We Rejuvenate Aging Brains?

Researchers discuss current studies about cognitive rejuvenation and discuss steps we can take to help protect our brains as we age.

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·July 18, 2022·7 min read

Observing Memory Formation in Real Time

Study reveals how motor memories are formed and how they remain persistent. The findings may help illuminate the root cause of motor disorders like Parkinson's disease.

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·June 1, 2022·6 min read

Stretchable Probe Measures Brain Chemicals Central to Parkinson’s, Depression, and Gut Disease

A newly invented soft, implantable probe can interface between gut and brain tissue, measuring both dopamine and serotonin levels. The device has applications for depression, Parkinson's disease, and intestinal disorders.

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·May 3, 2022·8 min read

Why Teens Tune Out to Mom’s Voice

At age 13, teenagers no longer find their mother's voice uniquely rewarding, and tune into unfamiliar voices more. A new study reveals the neurobiology behind why teens begin to separate from their parents at this point of development and how it shapes them to become more socially adept outside a family setting.

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