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Neurons are responsible for the urge to communicate

As you get older, it becomes harder to maintain friendships, make new acquaintances and just keep in touch with other...

Cell nutrition is impaired in chronic GI inflammation

Pain, weakness, diarrhoea and even anxiety are all familiar to those living with chronic inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s...

Fat in the back muscles is a cause of chronic pain

Morning lower back pain, tightness that doesn’t go away for weeks… Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In Europe, more than...

Taurine is not suitable for estimating biological age

Taurine is an amino acid that has been increasingly talked about in recent years. It is added to drinks, supplements...

Statins do not help depression

For a long time it was believed that cholesterol medications can improve mood at the same time. Sometimes you want...

New biological ‘clock’ reveals your real ageing behaviour

Scientists have developed a unique tool that can tell you not just your age, but how well you stay strong,...

Our liver can grow back

The liver is a real champion among organs in its ability to regenerate. Even after surgery, it can grow back...

Neurons monitor the accumulation of excess weight

Scientists have discovered that our nerve cells are able to sense not only pain or touch, but also… pressure in...

Our stress is passed on to our pets

I guess the job’s out the door? Not exactly. A study from Washington State University (USA), published in Scientific Reports,...