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Krakencoder predicts brain function 20x better than past methods

Using an algorithm they call the Krakencoder, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine are a step closer to unraveling how the…

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Impact of oft-overlooked cell in brain function revealed

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process…

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Hormone cycles shape the structure and function of key memory regions in the brain

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the…

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High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function

New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a…

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Study identifies new method for improving lung growth and function in preterm infants

Adding two weeks of continuous positive airway pressure for preterm infants in the hospital substantially improves lung growth and function,…

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New function discovered for protein important in leukemia

Researchers from Northwestern University have stumbled upon a previously unobserved function of a protein found in the cell nuclei of…

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Hepatic stellate cells control liver function and regeneration

Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type…

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High temperatures could affect brain function in preadolescents

Exposure to high ambient temperatures is associated with lower connectivity in three brain networks in preadolescents, suggesting that heat may…

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Exercise improves brain function, possibly reducing dementia risk

A study led by scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds…

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Exposure to aircraft noise linked to worse heart function

People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of…

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