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Signs of Consciousness in the Final Moments

Scientists have discovered new evidence suggesting a last burst of brain activity associated with consciousness as someone approaches death. It’s like the grand finale of a fireworks show before the sparks fizzle out. This study offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the dying brain and raises intriguing questions about the nature of consciousness […]

Published on May 1, 2023

Immune system sculpts rat brains during development

The brain is like a bustling construction site, constantly reshaping and remodeling as it develops. In a fascinating study on rats, scientists have discovered that the immune system plays a surprising and integral role in this ongoing braincrafting process. Like craftspeople, immune system cells in the female rat brain meticulously sculpt and shape a specific […]

Published on April 29, 2023

What makes ‘junk food’ junk?

Imagine if junk food was a crime and we had to define it in court! Well, that’s exactly what food policies are trying to do. In a recent analysis, researchers dove into three decades of U.S. food policies to understand how they determine which foods should be subject to health-related policies, like taxes. It turns […]

Published on April 29, 2023