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Running upright: The minuscule movements that keep us from falling

Maybe running comes easy, each stride pleasant and light. Maybe it comes hard, each step a slog to the finish. Either way, the human body is constantly calibrating, making microscopic adjustments to keep us from falling as we weekend-warrior our way to greatness. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 28, 2019

‘Free lunch’ warps inner spatial map in rat brains and, by implication, human brains

Our brains’ neural circuitry creates spatial maps as we navigate through new environments, allowing us to recall locations and directions. While it’s been known for some time that we have these internal maps, a study shows how, in rats, those maps get redrawn when the rats learn they’ll receive a reward at a certain place […]

Published on March 28, 2019

Changes in onset of spring linked to more allergies across the US

Human-induced climate change is disrupting nature’s calendar, including when plants bloom and the spring season starts, and new research suggests we’re increasingly paying the price for it in the form of seasonal allergies. The study, based on over 300,000 respondents between 2002 and 2013, shows that hay fever allergies increase when the timing of spring […]

Published on March 28, 2019