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Eisai & Keio University To Pursue Innovation In Dementia Drugs
The collaboration taps on Keio University's strengths in iPS technology and supercentenarian research.
Space Cucumbers Spill The Secret Of Sensing Gravity
Scientists sent cucumbers on a trip to space to find out how plants sense gravity.
How Life Returns After A Tsunami
First, small fish with short lifespans return; larger, longer living fish return more slowly.
When In Doubt, Horses Look To Humans For Help
When horses feel like they can't solve their problem, they call humans for help.
Kupffer Cells Guard The Liver Against Metastatic Cancer
Activating the fungal receptor Dectin-2 makes Kupffer cells ‘eat’ cancerous cells, thereby reducing the spread of cancer to the liver.
Each Species Sings A Song Of Silence
The silent gaps between birdsong syllables can help tell one bird species from the other, showing that there is information in silence.
The Unexpected Slimming Effect Of Sweet Potato Waste
Proteins in wastewater from sweet potato processing have been found to reduce fat levels and weight in mice.
Vitamin B3 Could Help Prevent Deadly Preeclampsia
A study in mice suggests that vitamin B3 could help treat preeclampsia, a deadly condition which currently has no other treatment option than delivering the baby.
Poor Sleep Drives Consumption Of Unhealthy Foods
Sleep deprived and craving sugary, fatty foods? Blame it on your prefrontal cortex.
