Month: August 2023

Experimental Gene Therapy May Cure Alcoholism

Imagine you have a car with a faulty engine, and after trying various repairs without success, you finally stumble upon a genius mechanic who knows exactly how to fix it. That’s essentially what happened with a recent study on gene therapy for alcoholism. Researchers turned eight monkeys into enthusiastic party animals by giving them unlimited […]

Published on August 31, 2023

A new breakthrough in obesity research may allow you to lose fat while eating all you want

It’s like discovering a magic pill that lets you eat all the pizza and cupcakes you want without gaining weight! Scientists have made a groundbreaking breakthrough in understanding how our body regulates fat metabolism. They focused on these cool star-shaped cells in the brain called ‘astrocytes’. By studying these cells, they found a potential solution […]

Published on August 31, 2023

Unleashing the NeuroBridge: Finding Underutilized Neuroimaging Data

Imagine being a treasure hunter, searching for the rarest and most precious gems hidden in the vast depths of the ocean. Just like those gems, there is a wealth of neuroimaging data waiting to be discovered in the depths of scientific literature. With the NeuroBridge prototype, scientists have developed a powerful platform that can uncover […]

Published on August 31, 2023