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Protecting Neurons Against Parkinson’s By Enhancing Mitochondria
The protein necdin enhances mitochondrial function, producing ATP molecules which supply neurons with the energy they need.
Calcium Isotope Holds Clue To Neutrino Mass Mystery
The secret to determining the mass of neutrinos, which are thought to be both matter and antimatter, could finally be unlocked by experiments measuring the decay of calcium-48.
Layered Structure Helps Non-Magnetic Material Conduct Electricity
Contrary to theory, a non-magnetic compound has been found to conduct more electricity in a magnetic field.
How Ant Queens Are Crowned
Teasing out the relationships between certain sets of genes may help to explain why some ants become workers and others become queens.
Brain Rewiring May Explain Chronic Pain After Nerve Damage
‘Reawakened’ astrocytes have been found to act as a sort of central processing unit that causes and sustains chronic pain.
Ultra-Thin E-Skin Turns Your Arm Into An LED Display
This flexible, transparent and easily attachable e-skin display could measure blood pressure and blood oxygen levels in the future.
Brain Slices Show That Stress Messes Up Your Memory
A study in an in vitro system has shown that stress interferes with the development of new synapses required for new memories to form.
Bacteria Attack With ‘Suicide Bombers’ (VIDEO)
Bacterial cells can quickly change from rod- to round-shaped and then explode, releasing cellular content into the surrounding environment to wreak more havoc.
A Rock Solid Understanding Of Carbon Capture & Storage
This more accurate and detailed simulation of carbon as it is injected into underground rocks could help to improve carbon capture and storage methods.
