Month: August 2022

USDA Announces Stricter Regulations on Salmonella in Chicken Products

The government is taking a tough stance on salmonella in chicken products. New regulations are being proposed that would require food processors to reduce the presence of salmonella bacteria in raw chicken or else risk being shut down. The goal is to protect consumers from the potential health risks associated with consuming contaminated chicken. This […]

Published on August 1, 2022

Ramping activity in the striatum

Imagine the brain as a conductor of an orchestra. To play a symphony, the conductor needs to carefully coordinate the timing of each instrument to produce harmonious music. In the same way, our behavior relies on the precise timing controlled by a region in the brain called the basal ganglia (BG). Scientists have discovered that […]

Published on August 1, 2022

The Need for Speed: Walking Speed and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Imagine you’re taking a leisurely stroll in a peaceful suburban neighborhood. As you walk, you can’t help but notice that your speed may be linked to something more than just physical fitness. A group of scientists in China sought to uncover the relationship between walking speed and cognitive function in older adults living in a […]

Published on August 1, 2022