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Are bigger brains better?
When it comes to certain parts of the brain, bigger doesn’t necessarily equate to better memory.
Study unravels new insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein
The new study explores alpha-synuclein’s basic properties, with a focus on a section of the protein known as the non-amyloidal…
Sepsis associated with 1 in 5 deaths globally, double previous estimate
Twice as many people as previously believed are dying of sepsis worldwide, according to a new analysis. Among them are…
Cancer study may accidentally help researchers create usable blood stem cells
A new study shows that cancer-causing MLL gene may also push pluripotent stem cells to make hematopoietic stem cells, a…
How decisions unfold in a zebrafish brain
Researchers were able to track the activity of each neuron in the entire brain of zebrafish larvae and reconstruct the…
New method detects toxin exposure from harmful algal blooms in human urine
A newly developed method can detect even low-dose human exposure to microcystins and nodularin in human urine. During harmful algal…
Bartonella bacteria found in hemangiosarcoma tumors from dogs
Researchers have found a very high prevalence of Bartonella bacteria in tumors and tissues – but not blood samples –…
Making sense of the self
Interoception is the awareness of our physiological states. But precisely how the brain calculates and reacts to this information remains…
Medical News Today: Anxious about the news? Our top tips on how to cope
Does the constant cycle of negative world news make you anxious? Here, learn more about news-related anxiety and how you…