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Scientists discover ‘Sixth Sense’ in our gut that may control appetite

August 01, 2025 12:26 pm

A new study reveals how an ancient bacterial protein in our gut can directly signal the brain when we’re full, opening up new doors in obesity and mental health research.

Scientists transplant human brain cells into rats to study mental disorders, brain development

October 17, 2022 2:31 pm

Scientists transplanted human cells into a rat's brain to create "hybrid circuits" that can be used to conduct experiments that would be deemed too invasive, dangerous or downright impossible to conduct on humans.

Interpreting the mind in sleep and consciousness

August 23, 2015 2:05 pm

Human consciousness can be expressed in physical quantities like the speed of light and gravitational force.

All in the head: How football affects thought

March 23, 2013 3:38 am

Heading a soccer ball can,on the plus side,score goals and impress fans.

Fizzy drinks light up pain sensors set off by spicy food

September 29, 2010 11:05 am

Carbon dioxide in fizzy drinks sets off the same pain sensors in the nasal cavity as mustard and horseradish.

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