Noise-canceling headphones have gotten very good at creating an auditory blank slate. But allowing certain sounds from a wearer’s environment
Month: May 2024
New advances in cancer viral immunotherapy
Vaccinia viruses are therapeutic tools with different biomedical applications depending on the susceptibility characteristics. For example, the strain called MVA
High H5N1 influenza levels found in mice given raw milk from infected dairy cows
Mice administered raw milk samples from dairy cows infected with H5N1 influenza experienced high virus levels in their respiratory organs
Scientists learn how to control muscles with light
For people with paralysis or amputation, neuroprosthetic systems that artificially stimulate muscle contraction with electrical current can help them regain
Psychedelic drug-induced hyperconnectivity in the brain helps clarify altered subjective experiences
A new study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known “magic mushrooms,” initiates a
Climbing the social ladder may slow dementia
Upward social mobility may ward off dementia, according to a new study. Dementia, a collective term for conditions marked by
Food for thought: Study links key nutrients with slower brain aging
Scientists have long been studying the brain with a goal of aiding healthier aging. While much is known about risk
Math discovery provides new method to study cell activity, aging
New mathematical tools revealing how quickly cell proteins break down are poised to uncover deeper insights into how we age,
Cortex’s self-organizing abilities in neural development
Published in Nature Communications, an international collaboration between researchers at the University of Minnesota and the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced
Matcha mouthwash inhibits bacteria that causes periodontitis
Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can lead to complications including tooth