When peripheral nerves are damaged and their vital synaptic paths are disrupted, they have the…
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Researchers identify new route for release of steroid hormones
Little is known about the mechanisms that regulate the release of steroid hormones from endocrine…
Watching a memory form
Neuroscientists have discovered a novel mechanism for memory formation. Voltage-sensitive dye imaging of the swim…
Why some genes are highly expressed
The DNA in our cells is folded into millions of small packets, like beads on…
No new heart muscle cells in mice after the newborn period
New heart muscle cells in mice are mainly formed directly after birth, new research shows….
Scientists find neural match for complexity of visual world
The complexity of the neural activity we use to process visual images reflects the intricacy…
Researchers strive to improve breast cancer treatment
Creating a chemotherapeutic-resistant breast cancer cell line begins with a complete understanding of what causes…
Breaking free: Scientists show how telomeric RNA molecule escapes and produces inflammatory response
Our chromosomes contain all of our genetic information, and it’s up to telomeres – structures…
Religious upbringing linked to less altruism
Children from religious families were less likely to share with others than were children from…
Freshwater fish, amphibians supercharge their ability to see infrared light
Salmon migrating from the open ocean to inland waters do more than swim upstream. To…