Neurons in the human brain receive electrical signals from thousands of other cells, and long neural extensions called dendrites play
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New insight into the evolution of the nervous system
Pioneering research has given a fascinating fresh insight into how animal nervous systems evolved from simple structures to become the
OSU researchers propose CRISPR as influencer of low genetic diversity in deadly bacteria
Scientists at Oregon State University have shed light on the evolutionary history of a soil-borne bacteria that is so dangerous
Estimating the feeding habits of corals may offer new insights on resilient reefs
VIDEO: Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego and colleagues have found that corals living
Pathogens may evade immune response with metal-free enzyme required for DNA replication
Some bacterial pathogens, including those that cause strep throat and pneumonia, are able to create the components necessary to replicate
Colored filter improves dyslexic children’s reading speed
Reading, one of the most difficult activities for children with dyslexia, can be improved by the use of green filters.
Aerobic exercise has antidepressant treatment effects
An analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials indicates that supervised aerobic exercise has large antidepressant treatment effects for patients with
Gene-edited zebrafish models take disease research to the next level
Advances in optimisation of the gene-editing technique CRISPR/Cas9 in zebrafish disease models offer a new level of accuracy and specificity
Push-Button Pain Meds Curb Need for Opioids After C-Section: Study
Allowing women who’ve had a cesarean section dispense and control pain medication through a catheter reduces their use of addictive
Mice need a clutch to smell
The brain can discriminate over one trillion different odors. Once entering the nose, an odor activates olfactory neurons. In order