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Brain inflammation alters behavior according to sex, mouse study finds

Inflammation in the hippocampus -- the brain's memory centre -- significantly alters motivation and behaviour in mice, including food-seeking behaviour,…

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New Study Finds Axons May Resemble ‘Strings of Beads’ Instead of Smooth Lines

Recent research has called into question the traditional understanding of axons, the message-sending fibres of neurons, suggesting that these structures…

1 year ago

Dogs Demonstrate Intentional Communication Using Soundboards, Study Finds

A study conducted by the Comparative Cognition Lab at the University of California, San Diego, has shed light on dogs'…

1 year ago

Study Finds Venus Likely Never Had Oceans, Challenging Past Theories

A recent study published in Nature Astronomy has concluded that Venus likely never had oceans or conditions conducive to life.…

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Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds

A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the…

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Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds

Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production…

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NZ vs Eng, 1st Test – Stokes finds his peace in home comforts after ‘hardest trip’ to Pakistan

Since Ben Stokes became Test captain in 2022, he has made a note of addressing his England squad ahead of…

1 year ago

Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds

Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people's stress and anxiety, according to…

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Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study

A preserved fossil bird from the Mesozoic Era is providing unprecedented insights into the evolution of avian intelligence. Discovered in…

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Organ donation: Opt-out defaults do not increase donation rates, study finds

A recent study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in collaboration with the MSB Medical School Berlin and…

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