Drivers who miss one to two hours of sleep nearly double their risk for a crash,…
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Brain blocks new memory formation on waking to safeguard consolidation of existing memories
During consolidation, the brain produces new proteins that strengthen fragile memory traces. However, if a new…
East Asian dust deposition impacts on marine biological productivity
Scientists find significant correlations between East Asian dust events and chlorophyll a concentration not only in…
Protein that promotes ‘cell-suicide’ could revolutionize eye cancer treatment
New research has identified the role of a specific protein in the human body that can…
The balancing act: An enzyme that links endocytosis to membrane recycling
All cells have surface membranes and maintaining the surface area of this membrane is critical to…
Speed data for the brain’s navigation system
In order to guide us accurately through space, the brain needs a 'sense' of the speed…
No peeking: Humans play computer game using only direct brain stimulation
Researchers have published the first demonstration of humans playing a simple, two-dimensional computer game using only…
Plug in for renewable energy
A new study shows a huge US market for plug and play solar energy, with billions…
Resilience: A small, quiet word with huge alcohol use disorder implications
Certain personality traits – such as disinhibition (a lack of restraint) and impulsivity – increase the…
Pathway linked to slower aging also fuels brain cancer
A metabolic pathway linked to slower aging is overactive in a deadly form of brain cancer,…