Archive for November, 2018
Researchers found that the filamin A-Drp1 complex mediates mitochondrial fission in a mouse model of hypoxic heart cells. Results show that hypoxic stress brought about the interaction of filamin A with Drp1 and increased Drp1 activity in heart cells. This process led to mitochondrial fragmentation and cell senescence. Further investigation demonstrated that the drug cilnidipine […]
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The cringe-worthy experience of not being able to remember an acquaintance’s name leads many of us to believe we are terrible with names. However, new research has revealed this intuition is misleading; we are actually better at remembering names than faces. Source: So, you think you're good at remembering faces, but terrible with names?
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A new brain imaging study of 34 people found that when people expect to feel intense pain, they do, even if they aren’t subjected to painful stimuli. Surprisingly, these false expectations can persist even when reality demonstrates otherwise, the study found. Source: Pain can be a self-fulfilling prophecy
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Risk factors for cardiovascular disease closely track with changes in eating patterns, even only after a month or so. Source: If your diet fails, try again; your heart will thank you
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Scientists have successfully engineered novel DNA-encoded monoclonal antibodies (DMAbs) targeting Zaire Ebolavirus that were effective in preclinical models. Study results showed that DMAbs were expressed over a wide window of time and offered complete and long-term protection against lethal virus challenges. DMAbs may also provide a novel powerful platform for rapid screening of monoclonal antibodies […]
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