Systemic transplantation of wild-type hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (green) led to their differentiation into microglia-like cells (red), which reduced the amount of beta amyloid plaques (magenta) in the brain.…
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Giant panda found in pit was sacrificed to Emperor Wen of Han |
Archaeologists excavating the Waizang Pit, one of more than 110 pits surrounding the mausoleum of Emperor Wen of Han, have uncovered a giant panda sacrificed as a funerary offering. The…
Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it’s not a useful developmental milestone
Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby’s firsts – first tooth, first steps, first word – are moments of joy that…
Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief
A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system. People who have migraines experience severe throbbing or pulsating pain, typically on…
The role of the bilateral motor cortices in speech perception
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…
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…
Psychedelics Sync Neurons: A Glimpse into Consciousness & Psychosis
Summary: Researchers have pioneered a method to simultaneously measure electrical signals from 128 brain regions in conscious rats. Using this technique, they observed the effects of psychedelic drugs, LSD and…
Archaeologists uncover Bronze Age pyramidal structure in the Eurasian steppe |
Archaeologists from the Eurasian National University (ENU) have uncovered a pyramidal structure at the Kyrykungir archaeological site. Kyrykungir is a funerary complex near the village of Toktamys, located in the…
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…
“Magic mirror” to ward off evil found at ancient Usha |
Excavations led by the Israel Antiquities Authority have uncovered a fragment of a “magic mirror” meant to ward of the “evil eye” at the site of Usha, located near Kiryat…
