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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415231853.htm) Take it from the rats:  A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains
Apr 15th 2024, 23:18

A study on the effects of a junk food diet on rats reinforces scientific understanding about the gut-brain connection.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415161938.htm) Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumors in mice with NF1
Apr 15th 2024, 16:19

Researchers have discovered that an FDA-approved epilepsy drug can prevent or slow the growth of NF1-linked optic gliomas in mice, laying the groundwork for a clinical trial.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415110530.htm) The joy of sports: How watching sports can boost well-being
Apr 15th 2024, 11:05

Sports, beyond entertainment, foster community and belonging, benefiting both individuals and society. Despite its recognized positive effects, limited evidence exists on the link between watching sports and well-being. To address this gap, a team of researchers conducted a multi-method research and found that sports viewing activates brain reward circuits, leading to improved well-being. Popular sports like baseball notably impact well-being. Their research offers insights for public health policies and individual well-being enhancement.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240410112824.htm) Researchers discover how we perceive bitter taste
Apr 10th 2024, 11:28

A new study reveals the detailed protein structure of the TAS2R14, a bitter taste receptor that allows us to perceive bitter taste. In addition to solving the structure of this taste receptor, the researchers were also able to determine where bitter-tasting substances bind to TAS2R14 and how they activate them. The findings may lead to the development of drugs that targeting taste receptors.

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Baltimore, MD

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