June 26, 2025

How hippocampal place cells and synaptic plasticity contribute to the progressive acquisition of memories

by Ingrid Fadelli, Phys.org edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan   Daily evolution of behavior and single-neuron and population activity. a,b, Schematics of the experimental apparatus (a) and two different cue–RL conditions (b). c, Average velocity profiles for mice during condition RL1 (blue; shading indicates s.e.m.) and RL2 (orange) on day 7. Note the selective slowing […]

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Medical Evidence Project

  James Heathers directs the Medical Evidence Project, which seeks to root out inaccurate research that threatens public health. | Courtesy of Northeastern University A new scientific integrity project aims to find “bad medical evidence before it kills people.” Or at least that’s how James Heathers describes his new role, as director of the Medical Evidence Project,

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– Gamma-linolenic acid found to help relax constricted coronary arteries:

Toho University FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: By selectively inhibiting the prostanoid TP receptor, γ-linolenic acid suppresses abnormal coronary vasoconstriction and may contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. view more  Credit: Keisuke Obara A new study by a research group led by Dr. Keisuke Obara, Dr. Kento Yoshioka, and Professor Yoshio Tanaka from the Department of Chemical Pharmacology,

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Blood glucose levels after glucose intake linked to increased life expectancy

Tohoku University FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: Among all participants, those with blood glucose levels below 162 mg/dL one hour post-glucose load (shown in blue) had a higher survival rate. view more  Credit: Junta Imai et al. It is well known that preventing the onset of diabetes reduces the risk of death, and that managing blood glucose levels is

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New study uncovers brain damage progression in Alzheimer’s disease

Peer-Reviewed Publication BGI Genomics FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: BGI Genomics’ IIMR Found early biomarkers and disease neurons for Alzheimer’s Disease pathology. view more  Credit: BGI Genomics A new study led by scientists from BGI Genomics’ Institute of Intelligent Medical Research (IIMR) has identified early biomarkers and disease neurons associated with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) pathology. The study was published in

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Uncovering the role of vitamin C in skin regeneration

Vitamin C promotes epidermal thickening by activating genes linked to skin cell growth through targeted DNA demethylation mechanisms Peer-Reviewed Publication Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: VC is known for its antioxidant properties in the skin and has been previously shown to boost collagen synthesis. Now, the same team of researchers has

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Researchers identify protein essential for balancing bone tissue

Findings published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules could guide studies aimed at treating diseases such as osteoporosis Peer-Reviewed Publication Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: Graphic summary of the study view more  Credit: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules A recent discovery could transform our understanding of bone health

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Scientists discover unknown organelle inside our cells

University of Virginia Health System FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail The discovery of an unknown organelle inside our cells could open the door to new treatments for devastating inherited diseases. The organelle, a type of specialized structure, has been dubbed a “hemifusome” by its discoverers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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New research finds telomere shortening not consistent across premature aging disorders

“[…] this study addresses a critical gap by providing new insights into the role of telomere attrition across different progeroid conditions.” Peer-Reviewed Publication Impact Journals LLC FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: Figure 5. Comparison of DNAmTLAdjAge across various groups: boxplots illustrate the comparison of DNAmTLAdjAge across different groups, including controls older than 10 years (n = 42), progeroid patients

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International study validates efficacy of a drug in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan   Clinical geneticists at Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital. Credit: IGTP-HUGTiP An international study has shown that a drug called selumetinib can reduce the pain and size of tumors caused in adults by neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a rare genetic disease

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