Month: June 2023

Study: Common Sugar Substitute May Damage DNA

Hold on to your sweet tooth, folks! Scientists have uncovered some troubling news about a common sugar substitute. Sucralose, the same chemical that gives Splenda its zero-calorie sweetness, might actually be doing some sneaky damage to our DNA. It turns out this innocent-looking sweetener could potentially increase the risk of cancer and even cause leaks […]

Published on June 9, 2023

Shedding Light on Memory Formation: Optogenetic Validation of a Model for Learning

Imagine your brain as a mystical sequence-creating machine, linking memories and behaviors together like a well-choreographed dance. But how does the brain actually do this? Scientists have proposed various models, but validating them in a living brain is tricky business. However, a recent model for learning in the visual cortex offers a promising solution – […]

Published on June 9, 2023

Predicting Neurological Disorders by Examining Behavioral Symptoms

Imagine you’re a detective investigating different cases of neurodegenerative diseases. You comes across two cases that both involve cognitive decline and dementia, but the specific symptoms vary. In one case, the patient exhibits irritability at the early stage and apathy at the late stage. In the other case, sleep disturbance is prominent initially, but appetite […]

Published on June 9, 2023