New treatment target identified for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have identified a new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease — PDE4B. The researchers observed that AD mice showed memory deficits in maze tests, but memory was unimpaired in AD mice with genetically reduced PDE4B activity. ​Researchers have identified a new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease — PDE4B. The …

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ChatGPT is an effective tool for planning field work, school trips and even holidays

A new study suggests anyone looking to shake off the winter blues by planning the perfect getaway should turn to ChatGPT. ​A new study suggests anyone looking to shake off the winter blues by planning the perfect getaway should turn to ChatGPT. A new study suggests anyone looking to shake off the winter blues by planning …

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If faces look like demons, you could have this extraordinary condition

Imagine if every time you saw a face, it appeared distorted. Well, for those who have a very rare condition known as prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), which causes facial features to appear distorted, that is reality. A new study reports on a unique case of a patient with PMO. The research is the first to provide accurate …

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Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic’s current system

New mathematical modeling of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation — a system of ocean currents — shows greater complexity than previously thought. Researchers have revealed a hierarchy of irreversible ‘tipping points.’ ​New mathematical modeling of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation — a system of ocean currents — shows greater complexity than previously thought. Researchers have …

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Stem cell model offers first glimpse of early human embryonic development

The new platform’s ethically grounded approach promises to reveal much about how human embryos form during the earliest stages of pregnancy. ​The new platform’s ethically grounded approach promises to reveal much about how human embryos form during the earliest stages of pregnancy. The new platform’s ethically grounded approach promises to reveal much about how human embryos …

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Droughts in Europe could be avoided with faster emissions cuts

Models suggest summer rainfall in southern Europe could decline by up to 48% by the year 2100 if emissions of greenhouse gases continue to rise rapidly. ​Models suggest summer rainfall in southern Europe could decline by up to 48% by the year 2100 if emissions of greenhouse gases continue to rise rapidly. Models suggest summer rainfall …

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