The motor cortex helps restore auditory speech representation in noise. Inspired by archaeology, the “relics” of syllables (i.e., auditory representations) are placed on the “land” of the auditory cortex. The…
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Electrical signals between skin cells may influence melanoma initiation
Human skin structure. Credit: Wikipedia The transfer of a neurotransmitter from one type of skin cell to another (melanocytes to keratinocytes) altered electrical activity and promoted melanoma initiation in preclinical…
Could an afternoon nap help us cope with hotter temperatures? It’s worked for our First Nations people
Walking in Territory summer heat can be dangerous—far better to nap or wait for better conditions. Credit: Shutterstock When it’s hot outside, it’s safer to head for air-conditioned shelter—right? Not…
How do people really feel about electronic health records?
Karola Marky (left) and Rebecca Panskus interviewed people about the electronic patient record.© RUB, MarquardThe image may only be used in the context of the press release “How do people…
Lead poisoning from Ayurvedic medicines: Rare but cautionary
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medicines in a young woman, and the complexity in diagnosing…
Postpartum depression drug heralds new hope for moms, says physician
For some new mothers, what should be a joyous time is anything but, due to postpartum depression. Credit: Emily Faith Morgan, University Communications The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday…
People expect others to mirror their own selfishness, generosity
In a new study, researchers tracked how a person’s own behavior guides their expectations of others’ generosity or selfishness. U. of I. Ph.D. candidate Paul Bogdan, right, and psychology professors…
Study supports government initiative to give free vapes to disadvantaged people who want to quit smoking
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A government scheme to give out free vapes to smokers appeals to most but not all, according to new research from the University of East Anglia…
How abortion ban exemptions play out in a post-‘Roe’ world
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain This pregnancy felt different. After the heartache of more than a dozen miscarriages, Anya Cook was 16 weeks along. She and husband Derick Cook spent a…
An expert answers your questions
A wave of leprosy cases in Florida has led public health officials to conclude the disease-causing bacteria may be naturally found in the state. In the past, most people with…
