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This shows VGLL3 expression in different skin samples

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·April 19, 2019·5 min read

Skin discovery may help explain why women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men

Skin cells may hold the key to explaining why women are more prone to developing autoimmune diseases, such as lupus than men. Researchers found women have more VGLL3 in their skin cells than men. VGLL3 pushes the immune system into overdrive, resulting in the 'self-attacking' autoimmune response, the mouse study revealed. Findings strongly implicate VGLL3 as a pivotal catalyst in sex-based autoimmunity.

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·June 4, 2024·5 min read

AI Decodes Dog Barks: Playful or Aggressive?

Researchers are using AI to interpret dog barks, distinguishing between playful and aggressive sounds. By adapting human speech models, they also identify dogs' age, breed, and sex. This approach could revolutionize understanding animal communication and improve animal care.

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·August 27, 2022·4 min read

Mapping Brain Stem’s Control of Eating Could Lead to Better Treatments for Obesity

Researchers investigate neural pathways that meet in the brainstem which help control feeding behaviors.

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·April 12, 2018·4 min read

People Who Claim Superior Beliefs Exaggerate Their Own Knowledge

People who think their beliefs are superior to other people's view points are prone to overestimating what they actually know, a new study reports.

This shows a brain against a psychedelic background

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·June 27, 2019·4 min read

‘Mystical’ psychedelic compound found in normal brains

DMT, an active compound of the psychedelic Ayahuasca, is naturally occurring in the mammalian brain, researchers have discovered. The study revealed DMT levels increased significantly in the rat visual cortex following cardiac arrest.

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·May 30, 2023·6 min read

Iron Deficiency’s Unseen Impact on Mental Health

Recent research emphasizes the role of iron, an often overlooked nutrient, in maintaining mental health. Researchers suggest iron deficiency could exacerbate mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.

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·July 23, 2024·8 min read

Alcohol Use Linked to Increased Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Research reveals that increased alcohol consumption in individuals with bipolar disorder can exacerbate their symptoms over time. Contrary to the belief that alcohol acts as self-medication, the study shows no increase in drinking due to heightened mood symptoms.

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·July 13, 2023·5 min read

Lab-Grown Human Brain Organoids Go Animal-Free

Researchers have innovated a method to produce lab-grown mini brains, known as human brain organoids, free of animal cells, promising a more accurate study and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. Previously, brain organoids were grown using a substance derived from mouse sarcomas called Matrigel, leading to inconsistencies due to its undefined composition and variability.

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·October 29, 2018·2 min read

Chimpanzees React Faster to Cooperate than Make Selfish Choices

According to researchers, chimpanzees make prosocial choices more rapidly than making choices that only benefit themselves.

This map of the US shows the counties most at risk of opioid overdose

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·June 28, 2019·5 min read

Opioids study shows high-risk counties across the country, suggests local solutions

Study reveals 412 counties, mainly in the Midwest and South, are at the highest risk of opioid deaths in the US. Researchers propose new strategies for improving treatment for opioid addiction.

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·May 8, 2019·4 min read

Paper wasps capable of behavior that resembles logical reasoning

Researchers find evidence of transitive inference in paper wasps. The study, researchers say, adds to a growing body of evidence that miniature nervous systems do not limit the ability for sophisticated behaviors.

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·June 19, 2022·7 min read

Ageism and Health: Study Shows Close Links

Nearly all adults aged between 50 and 80 report experiencing ageism in their everyday lives, however, those with health conditions experience "everyday ageism" at higher rates.