Strong emotions plus non-REM sleep equals longer-lasting perceptual memories
Perceptual memories linked to positive emotions, such as joy or happiness, are strengthened during sleep, specifically during periods of deep non-REM sleep.
May 22
Perceptual memories linked to positive emotions, such as joy or happiness, are strengthened during sleep, specifically during periods of deep non-REM sleep.
Feb 20
Gut bacteria in babies predict childhood food allergies
Scientists found that one-month-old infants with certain gut bacteria were less likely to develop food sensitivities and food allergies later in childhood.
Dec 5
Nanopores in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and the origin of life
“Naturally occurring selective nanopore ion channels in deep-sea hydrothermal vents are similar to ion channels found in cells and could help explain the origin of life.
Dec 4
Albumin drops medicine off at cancer site then leaves the body
By changing albumin’s identity, drugs can carried to their targets and then removed from the body after being used.
Oct 16
Protein antigens in meat, milk, and other foods suppress gut tumors
Food antigens were found to prevent small intestinal tumors in gut-tumor prone mice by making ensuring we have enough T cells for defense.
Aug 30
Chromosome copying errors pinpointed in developing embryos
The DNA duplication process changes during embryogenesis and chromosome copying errors increase during the transition.
RIKEN at a Glance
30-day trend
- November 26, 2020
Bacterial drug resistance studied by robotic E. coli evolution - February 15, 2022
Green hydrogen production for fuel cells and fertilizers - April 5, 2022
Chaos theory provides hints for controlling the weather - July 8, 2024
RIKEN discovers new T cells related to immune disorders - August 20, 2024
Predictive grid cells help self navigation in the brain
Topics
