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Gut health supplement relieves arthritis pain, finds new study

A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength

Key discovery to prevent sepsis in newborn babies

E. coli is a leading cause of neonatal sepsis, affecting approximately 1 in every 1000 babies.

Gut microbes: the secret to squirrel hibernation

When winter sets in and food becomes scarce, some mammals hibernate

New research reveals why some esophageal cancers are so hard to treat

Using newly developed laboratory models of esophageal cancer, the researchers found that cancers with unstable chromosomes ‘switch on’ certain genes

Geneticists challenge theory of how cells retain their identity

One of the most widely accepted models for how cells remember their identity may be incorrect.

Scientists discover genetics behind leaky brain blood vessels in Rett syndrome

By showing the problem derives from genetic mutations that lead to overexpression of a microRNA, MIT researchers’ study points to potential treatment.

Embryogenesis in 4D: a developmental atlas for genes and cells

A central question has been: How do thousands of genes work together in an embryo

Giving stem cells room to breathe

Stem cell therapy is considered a promising strategy for muscle repair

RNA barcodes enable high-speed mapping of connections in the brain

Connectome-seq drastically reduces the time and cost associated with mapping elaborate neural pathways

Wild plants can rapidly evolve to rescue themselves from climate change

Integrating rapid evolutionary change metrics into current climate projection models to prevent the overestimation of population declines.

Researchers design a pioneering drug capable of reversing cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease in animal models

This opens the door to a new category of therapies: epigenetic disease-modifying treatments, which could complement or even replace current strategies

How an alga makes the most of dim light

A freshwater alga captures far-red light for photosynthesis by rearranging ordinary chlorophyll

Neurobiology: In-Depth Description

Given the complexity of the nervous system, neurobiology is divided into several specialized sub-disciplines, each focusing on different scales

New research reveals how development and sex shape the brain

How brain development lays the foundation for both shared and sex-specific circuit

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How Stress Disrupts the Brain’s Navigational System

People under stress may have a harder time spatially orienting themselves.