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The Neural Link Between Anxiety And Sleep
Activating neurons in a region of the brain linked to fear and anxiety can cause mice to wake up from non-rapid eye movement sleep.
Inducing Labor Safely And Effectively
Using misoprostol rather than a catheter to induce labor is not only safer for women with pregnancy complications but also slightly more effective.
iCarbonX Joins HealthLoop’s US$8.4 Million Series B Round
The participation of iCarbonX brings the total Series B investment in HealthLoop’s patient-engagement platform to US$8.4 million.
Bacteria In Your Beer For A Happy Belly
Researchers in Singapore have patented a recipe for probiotic beer that not only tastes good but is also is good for gut health.
Amino Acid Boosts The Effectiveness Of Brain Cancer Therapy
By adding the highly abundant amino acid taurine to a photosensitizer, researchers have boosted its cancer-killing capabilities.
7 Must-Read Stories In June 2017
Climate change, solar energy and disease were key issues in the month of June.
Mammals Use RNA Interference Too
Like plants and invertebrates, mammalian cells also use RNA interference to protect themselves against viral infections.
Serotonin Makes ‘Autistic’ Mice More Sociable
Serotonin, the ‘feel-good neurotransmitter’, has been shown to improve sociability in a mouse model of autism.
Tackling Autism By Tweaking Diets
A simple change of diet that restores the balance of gut bacteria may help to alleviate the symptoms of autism, researchers say.