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“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It Before” – Unusual 550 Million Year Old Fossil Solves Paleontological Paradox
Science
A groundbreaking discovery of a 550 million-year-old sea sponge fossil offers new insights into sponge evolution and guides future fossil searches. Reconstructed ...
Serotonin and Dopamine Play Key Role in Social Decisions
Science
Summary: A new study unveiled the intricate role of dopamine and serotonin in social decision-making, using Parkinson’s disease patients as subjects. Through ...
Protein Discovery New Key to Memory Formation
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered a surprising new function of the protein RPT6 in the brain, which could revolutionize the understanding and treatment of ...
Major East Coast Cities Including NYC and DC Rapidly Sinking
Science
New research by Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey reveals that major U.S. Atlantic coast cities are sinking at rates surpassing ...
Linking Stress to Comfort Food Cravings: A Brain Chemical’s Role
Science
Summary: Researchers uncovered a brain molecule’s role in triggering comfort food cravings after experiencing stress. Their research reveals that the molecule Proenkephalin, ...
