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This Is Your Brain on Space: New Research Uncovers Perils of Long Duration Spaceflight
The brains of astronauts hanging out in microgravity environments start to change over time and need at least three years to reset, new research suggests.
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Ketamine Might Be on Par With the Gold Standard for Treatment-Resistant Depression, Study Finds
New research this week is the latest to find that ketamine can help people with difficult-to-treat depression. The study has found that people with treatment-resistant depression responded as well to ketamine therapy as those who were given electroconvulsive therapy, a commonly used intervention for these cases.
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Exercise Might Cut Your Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Research out this month is the latest to bolster regular exercise as a way to prevent illness. The long-term study found that the risk of Parkinson’s disease was noticeably lower in women who reported the most physical activity, compared to those who were the most sedentary.
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Scientists Have Created Cancer-Fighting E. Coli Bacteria
Scientists in China are hoping to turn Escherichia coli bacteria into a cancer-fighting ally. In a new study, they describe their creation of genetically engineered E. coli strains that can kill different types of tumours in mice. More studies will be needed, but the authors believe that bacterial therapy for cancer can become a reality.…