Psychedelics activate the same receptors as serotonin, so why aren't we always tripping? Psychedelics may cause neuronal plasticity and relieve depression by activating intracellular serotonin receptors that serotonin itself cannot, suggests a new study. technologynetworks.com Submitted by rjmsci t3_113z79j on February 16, 2023 at 7:44 PM in science 43 comments 574
A new study has explored changes to the gut microbiome in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The study identified that people who were diagnosed with the condition less than four years previously have altered proportions of certain microbiota species. technologynetworks.com Submitted by rjmsci t3_10x2q9h on February 8, 2023 at 4:08 PM in science 25 comments 281
Researchers have developed a liquid metal robot that can shapeshift. In its solid form, the robot's gallium body can withstand 30 times its own weight, but it can flow fluidly in a liquid form. Scientists believe it could be used to solve engineering challenges or even deliver drugs inside the body. technologynetworks.com Submitted by rjmsci t3_10l2sig on January 25, 2023 at 4:31 PM in science No comments 5
A new study has found that a gene variant that causes a flush reaction after alcohol consumption also increases inflammation and impacts circulation. This finding could explain why individuals carrying this gene variant also have an increased risk of developing a common type of heart disease. technologynetworks.com Submitted by rjmsci t3_10l7eqd on January 25, 2023 at 7:34 PM in science 8 comments 114
Nine Paralysis Patients Walk Again; Neuronal Population Required for Recovery Identified: A new study has identified nerve cells that are altered in response to a spinal cord stimulation technique proven to restore walking ability in people once thought to be permanently paralyzed. technologynetworks.com Submitted by rjmsci t3_yqn42z on November 9, 2022 at 4:04 PM in science 36 comments 1,236
Natural Selection Driven by the Black Death Linked to Modern-Day Autoimmune Disease: Analysis of DNA from over 200 remains shows that the Black Death selected for immune gene variants that are also risk factors for autoimmune conditions like Crohn's disease. technologynetworks.com Submitted by rjmsci t3_y85bwp on October 19, 2022 at 3:13 PM in science 96 comments 2,930
Researchers have shown that individuals who are played a piano chord during sleep that was previously paired to a specialist form of nightmare therapy have happier dreams and fewer nightmares than those who didn't undergo previous pairing, showing that this approach can alter emotions in dreams. technologynetworks.com Submitted by rjmsci t3_yeun12 on October 27, 2022 at 3:17 PM in science 31 comments 782