Citri, A., Malenka, R. Synaptic Plasticity: Multiple Forms, Functions, and Mechanisms. Neuropsychopharmacol 33, 18–41 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.npp.
Research in Science Immunology shows how tissue and myeloid cells react differently to allergens in the lungs of people with asthma versus the lungs of those without asthma.
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Segmental allergen challenge in allergic asthmatics reveals a role for monocyte-derived cells in the TH2-dependent inflammatory response.
Humanoid robots are being developed with advanced capabilities and are expected to have a significant impact on various industries, potentially replacing or enhancing human labor in tasks such as pick and place, elder care, and mass production Questions to inspire discussion What industries will humanoid robots impact?
Dr. José Cordeiro discusses the scientific advances & social trends driving life-extension research as described in his book, “The Death of Death: The Scient…
Scientists in South Korea have developed a new technique for creating synthetic diamonds that works under ambient pressure.
Here is a panel between David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson at Mindfest 2024. This discussion covers the philosophical implications of the simulation hypothesis, exploring whether our reality might be a simulation and engaging with various perspectives on the topic. This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. YouTube: https://youtu.be/7PlmOXQ18jk Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org.
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The inactivation of one copy of the X chromosome in female mammals may start to fail as they get older, which may be why women have a higher risk of autoimmune conditions such as lupus.
Some nuclei of certain elements decay radioactively into nuclei of different elements. These decays can be useful or annoying depending on the context. This is especially true for potassium-40. This isotope usually decays to calcium-40, but about 10% of the time it decays to argon-40.
