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In the current study, Silva and his colleagues discovered a central mechanism underlying mice's ability to link their memories of two different cages. A tiny microscope opened a window into the animals' brains, enabling the scientists to observe neurons firing and creating new memories. Boosting C...
Why Do Scientists Compare the Genomes of Different Species? Scientists often compare genomes of different species to determine if there is acommon ancestor, or if one species is genetically closer to another. A comparison between humans and Neanderthals, for example, may be appropriate because it i...
We could expect that the faster technological progress would lead to a more polluted environment. But it isn’t true.4. And, scientists will probably find cures for many dangerous diseases, like cancer or AIDS. Therefore, our surroundings as well as health will be in a better condition. ...
Scientists have identified the brain structures responsible for compulsive drug-seeking behaviors due to repeated use of cocaine. The findings, published in Biomedicines, identifies the structures involved and neural pathways activated with repeated expo
Physical Science What Do Forensic Scientists Do? The World Can You Name These Basic Chemical Compounds? Advertisement How Blood Works By: Carl Bianco, M.D. A close-up of blood cells Sebastian Kaulitzki/iStockphoto.com Do you ever wonder what makes up blood? Unless you need to have blood...
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. scientists have identified how a gene mutation affects T cell function to promote immune disorders and then tested a treatment based on the discovery--successfully fixing donated immune cells from a 16-year-old boy with an abnormally low level of white...
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Xinhua) -- A study published on Thursday in the journal Current Biology has shown that female mosquitos integrate signals from two sensory systems -- visual and olfactory -- to identify, track and zero in on a potential host for the blood meal. ...
Mixing alcohol with other substances to enhance its effects Over time, alcohol abuse can evolve into an alcohol addiction, where the person continues to drink compulsively despite negative consequences. Not everyone who abuses alcohol will develop an addiction, but as use continues, the risk grows....
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