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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,...

Neurosteroids may provide help for depression

When simple antidepressants fail, there is despair – and hope in science. Today, millions of people with severe depression have...

One molecule – two actions for sleep

As you read this, your brain already knows when it’s time to sleep – and when to wake up. Scientists...

Seed oils help heart and blood vessels

A new study has found: the higher the level of linoleic acid in the blood, the lower the risk of...

Coffee affects the brain in sleep

We used to think that coffee helps us wake up and focus, but its effects don’t end with dawn. Scientists...

Mitochondria linked to the ageing process

Scientists from Imperial College London have discovered that mitochondria – the “energy stations” of our cells – accumulate hidden mutations...

The seasons govern our sleep and moods

You may be surprised, but our bodies still live in the rhythm of the changing seasons, despite all the modern...