New experiments reveal how astrocytes tune neuronal activity to modulate our mental and emotional states. The results suggest ...

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African elephants create low rumbles that travel through the earth, letting other elephants detect messages through vibrations.

Small RNAs are short RNA molecules that help determine which genes in a cell are switched on or off. Until now, it was assumed that the small RNAs necessary for pollen development originate in the ...

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Runner's itch, when your legs get itchy during a run, is a common problem. Experts share why it happens and how to alleviate ...

New research shows facial expressions are planned by the brain before movement, not automatic emotional reactions.

Arteries can narrow with fatty buildup. Blood struggles to move. Oxygen drops. A heart attack can follow, and it remains the world’s top killer. Researchers at the University of California San Diego ...

Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has launched a campaign with The Mirror, calling for spinal muscular atrophy to be added to the newborn heel prick test ...

Wait at least three days before texting a new date. But new research tells a different story—and reveals the surprising sweet ...

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Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing off a heated text message to composing an op-ed, ...