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Second Gut Microbiome Map for Personalized Food Messages
Summary: A recent study has mapped how molecules in food interact with gut bacteria, revealing why people respond differently to the same diets. By examining 150 dietary compounds, researchers found that these molecules can reshape gut microbiomes in some individuals, while having little effect in others.This breakthrough could enable personalized
Fat Alone Does n’t Disrupt Brain’s Appetite Neurons
Summary: A new study reveals that a high-fat diet alone does not appear to be responsible for changes in brain neurons that regulate appetite and energy balance. Researchers found no immediate effect on neurons in the hypothalamus of mice fed a high-fat, low-sugar diet, suggesting that other nutrients like sugar
New Molecule Offers Hope for Parkinson’s by Outperforming L-Dopa
Summary: A new study has discovered that ophthalmic acid, a molecule in the brain, acts like a neurotransmitter to regulate motor function, similar to dopamine. In Parkinson’s mouse models, this molecule improved movement for over 20 hours—far longer than the effects of the current treatment, L-dopa.This finding challenges the long-held
Immune System and Inflammation Are Related to Gene Activity in Sadness
Summary: A new study reveals that inflammation and immune system activation are closely linked to major depressive disorder (MDD), particularly in those resistant to standard antidepressants. Researchers analyzed gene expression in people with depression, finding increased immune-related gene activity, especially in those with higher inflammation.These findings suggest that targeting the
Geckos Use Hidden Inner Ear” Sixth Sense” to Detect Waves
Summary: Researchers have discovered that geckos use their saccule, a part of the inner ear associated with balance, to detect low-frequency vibrations. This sensory pathway complements their regular hearing and may be present in other reptiles.The study reveals that geckos can detect vibrations in the 50-200 Hz range, offering new
You We Learn Magic? The Struggle to Create Auditory Illusions
Summary: A new study explores why magic tricks based solely on sound are rare, despite the many auditory illusions we encounter in everyday life. Researchers suggest that the difficulty lies in how the brain processes visual versus auditory information, with vision being more trusted.They also note that visual perception captures
