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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250121162339.htm) Scientists identify neurons in mice that, once activated, can change body's metabolic rate, induce hibernation-like state
Jan 21st 2025, 16:23

A new study has identified a group of neurons that, when activated, can induce a hypometabolic state, akin to hibernation. The discovery could have far-reaching implications for conditions like obesity, cardiometabolic diseases, and even for space travel. The research team found that these neurons regulate key aspects of the brain-heart-gut axis.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250121130141.htm) 'Unprecedented' level of control allows person without use of limbs to operate virtual quadcopter
Jan 21st 2025, 13:01

A brain-computer interface, surgically placed in a research participant with tetraplegia, paralysis in all four limbs, provided an unprecedented level of control over a virtual quadcopter -- just by thinking about moving his unresponsive fingers.

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