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This compound reduces neuroinflammation characteristic in many neurodegenerative disorders Although there are currently no cures for most neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and...

Study analyzes a decade of necropsies from stranded killer whales

January 12, 2021

Killer whales face a variety of mortal threats, with many of them caused by humans A study analyzing pathology reports of 50 killer whales over...

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Psychedelic drug analog shows potential to treat mental illnesses

January 11, 2021

Researchers synthesize compound from ibogaine without hallucinogenic effects Psychedelic drugs often carry the stigma of only being used recreationally to experience extravagant hallucinations and achieve...

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The ‘Great Conjunction’ has astronomers, public viewers searching the night sky

January 8, 2021

During the rare event, Jupiter and Saturn appeared in the sky as the closest they have been in 400 years The “Great Conjunction” of Jupiter...

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Millions of farmed mink culled in Denmark to prevent the spread of COVID-19

January 5, 2021

Mass killings of animals historically used to protect humans from diseases The Danish government ordered the culling of all farmed mink in early November after...

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Seasonal affective disorder and COVID-19 fatigue expected to overlap during upcoming winter season

January 4, 2021

The pandemic may aggravate mental health conditions, but there are ways to cope As the weather grows colder, the season of “winter blues” has drawn...

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Study finds low food safety risk among Northern California farmers markets

December 22, 2020

Although risk of Salmonella and generic E. coli is low, researchers still emphasize good food safety practices A recent study published by UC Davis researchers...

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