Science learns from its mistakes too
Scientific studies should always be published irrespective of their result. That is one of the conclusions of a research project
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Dietary fiber reduces brain inflammation during aging
As mammals age, immune cells in the brain known as microglia become chronically inflamed. In this state, they produce chemicals
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Sarcolipin tricks muscle cells into using more energy, burning fat
Ever wonder why you burn fat and heat up when you exercise or shiver? Now, researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys
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How exercise generates new neurons, improves cognition in Alzheimer’s mouse: How to mimic the beneficial effects of exercise
A study by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team finds that neurogenesis -inducing the production of new neurons —
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Gene discovery unlocks mysteries to our immunity
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has identified a new gene that plays a critical role in regulating the body’s immune
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