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Imagine you’re lost in a maze, feeling anxious and unsure of which way to turn. Now imagine finding a secret door that leads to a peaceful garden, instantly calming your nerves. In a similar way, scientists have discovered that activating VTAVgat neurons in the brains of APP/PS1 mice can alleviate anxiety caused by acute social […]
Ischemic stroke, a type of stroke that can result in high mortality and disability, is explored through the lens of anoikis – a form of programmed cell death that disrupts improper cell growth. While research on the role of anoikis in immune response has emerged, its specific relationship to the development of ischemic stroke remains […]
Imagine your body aging like a vintage car, with some parts starting to wear down faster than others. Well, chronic pain might be one of those parts that speeds up the aging process in the body. In this study, scientists looked at how chronic pain affected the aging process and physical function in middle to […]
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