HEALTH
Why Your Brain Feels Losses More Deeply Than Wins
Researchers identified a small group of neurons in the mouse brain that decides when a loss changes an animal’s place in the social hierarchy.
A Molecular “Blocker” In The Brain May Hold The Key To Treating Depression
Korean researchers have found a protein called Numb that may block the brain’s natural antidepressant response, especially in older patients.
Eye Blinks Reveal How The Brain Tracks Musical Rhythm
A subtle eye movement shows how attention determines whether sound translates into bodily timing.
Clogged Brain Drains May Be An Early Warning Sign Of Alzheimer’s
‘Drains’ in the brain that remove toxic waste can get blocked, a phenomenon more likely in those showing early symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
This Ancient Spice May Hold The Key to Tomorrow’s Antivirals
The study found that extracts from cardamom seeds can trigger the body’s antiviral defenses at a cellular level
Scientists Redirect Body’s Cleanup Crew To Fight Disease
Crunch, a synthetic protein, turns phagocytes that typically digest dying cells to target harmful ones in cancer and autoimmune disorders.
This RNA Protein May Help Slow Down Ageing
The study reveals that PELOTA-mediated RNA surveillance links ribosome quality control to longevity through autophagy regulation.
Declining Japanese Encephalitis Immunity Tied to Intensified Dengue
A study in Nepal found that maintaining strong immunity against the Japanese encephalitis virus through vaccines could also lower the risk of severe dengue symptoms.
Scientists Recreate Embryo Implantation In The Lab
A lab-based model that mirrors how embryos embed into the uterus could help unravel why pregnancies fail at this crucial stage.
