Neuroscientists identify the brain cells that help humans adapt to change

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There are 86 billion neurons, or cells, in the human brain. Of these, an infinitely small portion of them handle cognitive flexibility—our ability to adjust to new environments and concepts. A team of researchers with interdisciplinary expertise in psychology, informatics (the application of information science to solve problems with data) and engineering along with the Vanderbilt Brain Institute (VBI) gained […]

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Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?

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Knocking out pregnancy discomforts with food Pregnancy can come with discomforts like nausea, fluid retention, heartburn and constipation. Registered dietitian Willow Jarosh shares recipes from her book “Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook” to help counterbalance some of those symptoms Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? It’s possible, but it seems to be relatively rare and scientists think […]

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Global research community asks for the right research in the right places for COVID-19

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Today a report was released that calls for the use of research evidence on the optimal implementation of public health interventions for COVID-19 in varied global settings. In the absence of a vaccine and community-based treatment we are reliant on public health measures to stop this pandemic. From how to implement social distancing in urban informal settlements to how to […]

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Widely used blood test could advance heart failure treatment

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Biomedical experts believe that half of heart failure patients likely have low levels of the thyroid hormone T3 in their cardiac tissue. While heart failure symptoms are commonly attributed to cardiovascular conditions like coronary artery disease and high blood pressure, a growing number of studies suggest that low cardiac T3 may significantly contribute to a patient’s symptoms and underlying heart […]

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More Australians back legalising cannabis and 57% support pill testing, national survey shows

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A growing number of Australians support the legalisation of cannabis, while almost three in five back the idea of pill testing, according to a new national survey. The 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey also shows Australians are drinking and smoking less, but some illicit drug use is on the rise. Importantly, this national snapshot, released on Thursday, shows the […]

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Heart attack symptoms – ‘eruptive’ skin condition that may be a deadly heart disease sign

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Heart attacks are serious medical emergencies that require immediate attention from a doctor. You could be at risk of a deadly heart attack – or myocardial infarction – if you find itchy bumps on your skin, it’s been claimed. Heart attacks are caused by a lack of blood reaching the heart. Without enough blood, the heart could become seriously damaged […]

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Reprogramming of immune cells enhances effects of radiotherapy in preclinical models of brain cancer

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A Ludwig Cancer Research study has dissected how radiotherapy alters the behavior of immune cells known as macrophages found in glioblastoma (GBM) tumors and shown how these cells might be reprogrammed with an existing drug to suppress the invariable recurrence of the aggressive brain cancer. Led by Ludwig Lausanne Member Johanna Joyce and published in the current issue of Science […]

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