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Isolating Anti-Alzheimer’s Compounds From Traditional Medicine
Japanese scientists have developed a new technique to isolate active therapeutic compounds for Alzheimer’s disease from plants.
The Two-Step Amplification Of Pain
Researchers have shown how the sequential activation of TRPV1 and ANO1 amplify pain in mice.
Researchers Create Artificial Link Between Unrelated Memories
Activating groups of cells at the same time can link previously unrelated memories, scientists say.
Blocking Obesity-Induced Inflammation With Chinese Liquorice
Isoliquiritigenin, a compound isolated from the Chinese liquorice plant, could prevent inflammation triggered by high-fat diets.
The Link Between MSG, Obesity And Fatty Liver
Scientists have found that MSG consumption leads to obesity in mice which cannot be reduced by calorie restriction.
Human Forebrains Show Dramatic Increase In White Matter, Chimps Don’t
Both chimpanzees and humans are born with immature prefrontal cortexes. However, while human infants show a dramatic increase in the volume of prefrontal white matter, baby chimpanzees don't.
In Termites, Worker-To-Soldier Transformation Requires Cell Death
A Japanese study demonstrates the dramatic changes and trade-off between development of defensive organs and regression of mouth parts during termite caste differentiation.
