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Shedding light on how the human eye perceives brightness
Science Daily - 18 Aug 2019 18:16
Scientists are shedding new light on the importance of light-sensing cells in the retina that process visual information. The researchers isolated the functions of melanopsin cells and demonstrated their crucial role in ...
Inside China's Play to Become the World's CRISPR Superpower
Singularity Hub - 18 Aug 2019 18:00
In some ways, Hercules is pretty standard for the course where beagles are concerned. He likes to run around and generally looks as (borderline insanely) happy as any of his floppy-eared cousins across the world. However...
Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes
Neuroscience News - 19 Aug 2019 01:21
Whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy may be a way in which inflammation associated with diabetes can be controlled. WBV alters the microbiome, increasing levels of a bacterium that creates short-chain fatty acids, which he...
Immune system and mental health are connected
Neuroscience News - 18 Aug 2019 22:26
Researchers explore the link between the immune system and mental health disorders. Cytokines appear to play a critical role in the development and progression of mental illness. They question if administering prednisolo...
Does Drinking Chamomile Tea Really Help People Fall Asleep?
Live Science - 18 Aug 2019 16:19
Does drinking chamomile tea actually make people sleepy?
Having kids makes you happier, but only when they move out
New Scientist - 18 Aug 2019 10:00
Parents with young children are less happy than non-parents, but the tables seem to turn when their children leave home and become more supportive than stressful