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Impatience Could Be A Sign Of Cellular Aging
Impatience and a risk-taking attitude could be indicators of shortened telomeres, which have been linked to aging and risk of chronic disease.
Breaking Bad, Bacteria-Style
Move over, yeast. These genetically modified Escherichia coli bacteria can produce 300 times more thebaine—a morphine precursor—from the same amount of sugar.
Identified: Cocaine’s Targets Downstream Of Dopamine
Researchers have observed the behavior of dopamine in mice that were given cocaine, which activated a signaling pathway that was previously unknown.
Mitochondria-Targeting Nanoparticles For Alzheimer’s Disease
A mouse study suggests that antioxidant nanoparticles targeting the mitochondria could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Physiotherapy Reorganizes The Brain For Post-Stroke Recovery
Activating the cortex-to-red nucleus pathway with physical rehabilitation helps rats recover after a stroke, possibly by reorganizing damaged brain circuits.
Tiny Radar Camera Microchip Packs A Big Punch
In the future, radar cameras for use in satellites could be made a hundred times smaller with this millimeter-long chip, without compromising on image quality.
Fast Radio Bursts Solve The Mystery Of The Missing Matter
Scientists have detected a fast radio burst coming from a galaxy billions of light years away, helping to confirm the presence of previously ‘missing’ matter.
Test Tube Sperm Produce Apparently Healthy Offspring
Researchers have successfully coaxed stem cells into sperm-like cells that can produce healthy offspring.
Packaging Made Out Of Shellfish Extract Doubles Food Shelf-Life
This biodegradable, non-toxic film made out of chitosan, a polymer derived from crustacean shells, could be very useful in food technology.
