Month: May 2023

Pyroptosis in SCI: Exploring Genes, Regulation, and TCM

Imagine the spinal cord as a bustling city of neurons. But when an injury occurs, inflammation wreaks havoc on this delicate ecosystem. One form of cell death, called pyroptosis, plays a major role in this inflammation. However, the specific genes involved in pyroptosis during spinal cord injury (SCI) have remained a mystery… until now! A […]

Published on May 18, 2023

Spatial Processing and the Brain’s Sensory Systems

From navigating through different terrains to crossing busy streets, our brain faces the challenge of accurately locating objects and events. This is because the information our sensory systems provide about the environment is noisy and constantly changing. To overcome this, our brain engages in a process called multisensory integration, where it combines redundant information from […]

Published on May 18, 2023

Joro spiders aren’t scary: They’re shy

Don’t let their intimidating looks fool you, the giant yellow and blue-black Joro spiders are actually quite bashful. They can be considered as the introverts of the spider world. While they may appear fearsome, these spiders prefer to keep to themselves and avoid confrontation. They have developed a survival strategy based on shyness, retreating when […]

Published on May 18, 2023