A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified a key brain protein called vesicular nucleotide transporter (Vnut) as essential for regulating mood and motivation in mice. When Vnut was removed from brain cells called astrocytes, the mice displayed higher anxiety, depression-like behavior, and decreased motivation, especially in females. The researchers found that Vnut plays … Read more
Hyperdimensionality, a concept that proposes the universe consists of more than four dimensions, is at the core of physicist Dr. Pravica’s theory. He explains this idea using a hypothetical scenario involving a two-dimensional being passing through a three-dimensional sphere. This illustrates how limited perceptions can hinder understanding of higher dimensions. According to Pravica, moments of … Read more
Researchers have found that learning a second language enhances brain connectivity, particularly when started in childhood. The study, published in Communications Biology, used whole-brain fMRI scans to show that bilingual individuals have more efficient communication between brain regions. The connection was strongest between the cerebellum and left frontal cortex. The researchers discovered that this effect … Read more
Negative self-talk is a common obstacle that can hold us back. As a motivational speaker, I’ve found myself struggling with it too. However, I believe motivation isn’t always the best approach to overcome negative thoughts. When faced with challenges like “This is hard and I can’t do this,” our minds often respond with motivation-based solutions. … Read more
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in FortiOS has been actively exploited by attackers, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The vulnerability, CVE-2024-23113, affects devices with FortiGate and FortiManager software versions 7.0 and later, as well as FortiPAM 1.0 and higher, FortiProxy 7.0 and above, and FortiWeb 7.4. The vulnerability … Read more
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 to two teams of researchers who have made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of protein design and prediction. David Baker, a professor at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, has successfully designed entirely new kinds of proteins, a feat considered … Read more
A new study published in Nature Communications has identified a key long non-coding RNA molecule, SNHG26, that plays a crucial role in guiding skin cells through the stages of wound healing. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences have made this discovery, which may lead to new therapeutic approaches for acute … Read more
A team of researchers from the Institute of Biotechnology at the Life Sciences Center of Vilnius University has made a breakthrough in understanding the mechanism of bacterial defense systems, particularly CRISPR-Cas10. This system acts as a sensor that detects viral infections and triggers a response to protect the bacterium. When a virus attacks, it sends … Read more
A team of neuroscientists has unraveled the mystery behind Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl With The Pearl Earring” painting, which remains one of the world’s most popular works. By measuring brain output when viewing the portrait and other famous paintings, researchers discovered a unique neurological phenomenon they called “Sustained Attentional Loop.” This phenomenon keeps viewers captivated by … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Nature Astronomy has revealed that our galaxy, the Milky Way, may be part of an even larger cosmic structure called the Shapley Concentration. Led by astronomer R. Brent Tully of the University of Hawai’i, a team surveyed the motions of over 56,000 galaxies to understand these basins and … Read more