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Eating too much salt is not only bad for our blood pressure and cardiovascular system, but can also adversely impact the energy supply of immune cells, rendering them temporarily dysfunctional.

A new paper in <i>Scientific Reports</i> outlines an effective method for growing and purifying populations of an early form of excitatory ventral spinal interneurons, known as progenitors.

Scientists from 10 countries have collaborated on a position paper that highlights the devasting consequences nuclear radiation would have on the environment and ecosystems.

According to research, a protein called Ezrin alters signal processing and the shape of astrocytes, which could mitigate the toxicity of neurotransmitters and protect mice from stress.

A vaccine against Sudan virus that was based on the licenced Ebola virus vaccine has been shown to protect monkeys in a preclinical trial.

A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has continued pursuing his passion for music, thanks to an eye gaze device that enables him to control music software and build songs using eye movements.

Researchers have developed a blood test that measures stress hormone levels after heart attacks. The test – costing just £10 – could ensure patients receive timely life-saving treatment.

New research suggests that nitrogen released by gas-powered machines causes dry soil to let go of carbon and release it back into the atmosphere, where it can contribute to climate change.<br /><br />

ARFID – an eating disorder where people avoid certain types of food due to sensory discomfort – has been shown to be highly heritable in a new study.

Researchers from the University of Vienna have shown for the first time how grid cells help us navigate and orientate ourselves in a crowd.