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Long-term Potentiation
Synapses are sites which transmit electric nerve impulses between nerve cells. Long-term potentiation (LTP) describes the strengthening of synapses to increase signal transduction between the nerve cells. Monitoring LTP is often used by neuroscientists and physicians to study memory.
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JUL 31, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
Researchers from Macquarie University have found a way to reverse the effects of memory loss in mice with advanced demen
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUL 30, 2020
Immunology
A team of Harvard researchers has identified a promising new approach for treating psoriasis — a topical lotion co
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JUL 16, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Severe cases of COVID-19 can cause pneumonia, a process whereby the delicate air sacs in the lungs swell with fluid, and
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JUL 14, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
Opioids continue to have a bad name, and for a good reason, the number of lives they took due to their abuse has led to
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JUL 13, 2020
Microbiology
There is intense competition for resources in the microbial world, and bacteria have an arsenal of weapons to help them
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 12, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Our genome contains the genes that code for the proteins that carry out most biological functions, as well as a lot of o
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 08, 2020
Health & Medicine
Research collected over the last 20 years suggests that cannabidiol – the primary cannabinoid in CBD oil – h
...
Sponsored By:
NuLeaf Naturals
JUN 29, 2020
Neuroscience
Researchers from the UK have identified having a stroke as the most common neurological side-effect of COVID-19. They al
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 23, 2020
Health & Medicine
For people with long term ongoing pain, medical cannabis is a valid option that could pave the way to reduced use of opi
...
Written By:
Angela Dowden
JUN 16, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Looking for ways to cool off and beat the summer heat? Think twice before wiping that sweat off your brow. Every drop of
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JUN 11, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Advancements in diagnostic technologies are paving the way for the next generation of ultra-sensitive serological
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JUN 10, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
The Canadian federal government began legalizing aspects of recreational marijuana use in October 2018, so researchers a
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
MAY 31, 2020
Microbiology
The Zika virus, which is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses significant risks to the developing fetus, and new work
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 21, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Researchers from The University of New Mexico have found that legal hemp oil derived from cannabis can reduce pain sensi
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
MAY 17, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Treatment options are limited for people that have suffered swelling-inducing injuries to their brain and spinal cord. N
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 03, 2020
Space & Astronomy
NASA seems to be moving quickly to get the ball rolling for its lunar-centric initiative dubbed Artemis. The program aim
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
APR 29, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Anywhere from 25 to 80% of the world's population is infected with a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 21, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Products containing cannabidiol (CBD) are increasingly known as a natural and effective way to handle a wide range of wo
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 16, 2020
Cancer
A report published in Nature Communications highlights findings from a study showing that the experimental drug, Qu
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
APR 15, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Cannabis use is often associated with pain relief, but a recent study of medical marijuana use suggests that scientists
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
APR 13, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
One of the main challenges of cancer treatments is preventing the cancer from returning again—in essence stopping
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
APR 09, 2020
Health & Medicine
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), women are generally more likely than men to have a stroke, die from s
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
APR 06, 2020
Earth & The Environment
Research from scientists at the University of Washington suggests that pollution from container ships and other shipping
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan