Summary: During brain development, oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) contribute to the process of neural pruning, helping to shape healthy brain development. Source: CSHL When the
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Coffee consumption is associated with increased longevity – Neuroscience News
Summary: Drinking at least two cups of coffee a day, even instant coffee, was associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
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COVID-19 linked to increase in new type 1 diabetes diagnoses in young people, up to 72% – Neuroscience News
Summary: Children who have contracted COVID-19 are at an increased risk of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Researchers found a 72% increase in new
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Scientists have discovered new polygon-shaped cyclones on Jupiter
The huge polygonal cyclone systems at Jupiter’s north and south poles have left scientists baffled as to how they maintain their strange but beautifully geometric
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A potential basis for a coronavirus cure has been found – Neuroscience News
Summary: The Salen compound effectively binds to a number of proteins from SARS_CoV_2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The findings pave the way for the
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Drinking lots of tea may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes – Neuroscience News
Summary: Drinking four or more cups of black, green or oolong tea a day was associated with a 17% reduced risk of developing type 2
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Adults show poorer cognition and better well-being with age – Neuroscience News
Summary: Significantly more severe symptoms of depression, anxiety and loneliness were seen in younger people, while older people showed greater mental well-being. However, when it
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Reward experience increases connectivity between default mode network and other brain regions – Neuroscience News
Summary: Study reveals how reward improves connectivity between the ventral striatum and the default mode network, which impacts behavior. Source: Kesler Foundation The researchers reported
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NBC Nightly News Focuses on Brett Favre Social Fund Scandal – ProFootballTalk
Getty Images The involvement of Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is a Mississippi welfare fund scandal that has become something more than a random
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How visual information travels from the retina to the midbrain – Neuroscience News
Summary: Midbrain neurons receive strong and specific synaptic input from retinal ganglion cells, but only from a small number of sensory neurons. Source: Charity For
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