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What happens in the brain when we read

Reading activates a whole network of brain areas, mainly in the left hemisphere. A large-scale review from the Max Planck...

Tea, berries and apples: a simple recipe for youthfulness

Common products that are easy to find in any store – black tea, citrus fruits, apples and berries – can...

Brain injury increases suggestibility

A study has shown that damage to certain parts of the brain makes a person not only more impulsive, but...

Simple skin test detects rare brain disease

Scientists from Canada have developed a new method for diagnosing progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare and severe disease of the...

A reliable source of cells for insulin production has been created

A new technique in the field of regenerative medicine offers hope for millions with type 1 diabetes: experts from the...

Anxiety and depression distort self-esteem

People with anxiety and depression often suffer from low self-esteem – and now it’s become clear why. Researchers at UCL...

Curcumin against inflammation, overweight and brain aging

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is gaining popularity not only as a spice but also as a natural remedy...

Scientists have rewritten the DNA of bacteria and made probiotics safer

In Japan, scientists have developed a technology for editing the DNA of beneficial bacteria that does not raise consumer concerns...

Iron stores in the body are linked to the rate of aging

Many people have heard that iron is important for health – it’s involved in oxygen transport, supports enzyme function and...