He's small, cute and viral: the baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng, housed in a Thai zoo, has become the star of millions of posts, ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...

Drugs targeting amyloid plaques have failed to show efficacy in clinical trials. A new approach is needed to tackle AD ...

The study presents compelling evidence that the melanocortin system originating in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus plays a crucial role in puberty onset, representing a significant advance in ...

Scientists identify neurons in mice that, once activated, can change body's metabolic rate, induce hibernation-like state Date: January 21, 2025 Source: Georgia State University Summary: A new ...

The body has billions of nerve cells Every person’s body contains billions of nerve cells (neurons). There are about 100 billion in the brain and 13.5 million in the spinal cord. The body’s ...

Its pathological hallmark is the abnormal aggregation of α-synuclein (α-syn) into insoluble fibrils and Lewy bodies, leading to the degeneration and death of dopaminergic neurons in the ...

encapsulated in the golden thread of “treat others as you would like to be treated,” is clearly embedded in daily life at Thornford Primary, creating a culture of respect and inclusion.

Kinematic analysis of WT, ATG5 cKO and ATG5:GLUT2 cKO mice while crossing 25-mm beam. Credit: Nature Metabolism (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-024-01196-4 The scientists found this mechanism by using ...

The closures of three rural primary schools have been described as "devastating" - one year after they were given a reprieve. Parents of pupils at Balnamore Primary School in County Antrim said ...