Imperial Valley News Center
Eye cells may use math to detect motion
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Washington, DC - Our eyes constantly send bits of information about the world around us to our brains where the information is assembled into objects we recognize. Along the way, a series of neurons in the eye uses electrical and chemical signals to relay the information. In a study of mice, National Institutes of Health scientists showed how one type of neuron may do this to distinguish moving objects. The study suggests that the NMDA receptor, a protein normally associated with learning and memory, may help neurons in the eye and the brain relay that information.
Scientists Find Brain Cells That Know Which End Is Up
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- Written by Jill Rosen
Baltimore, Maryland - People are intuitive physicists - knowing from birth how objects under the influence of gravity are likely to fall, topple or roll. In a new study, scientists have found the brain cells apparently responsible for this innate wisdom.
Cut the Carcinogen in Your French Fries
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- Written by Dana Sparks
Rochester, Minnesota - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing guidance to the food industry on how to reduce levels of acrylamide - a chemical that forms in foods cooked at high heat, such as french fries and potato chips.
Check these resources for online cancer treatment guidelines
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- Written by Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Scottsdale, Arizona - If you've been diagnosed with cancer, you may be searching for information on treatment guidelines for your specific cancer type and stage.
Alzheimer's: Dealing with daily challenges
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Rochester, Minnesota - People who have Alzheimer's disease often need help handling routine daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating and using the bathroom. If your loved one needs this type of care, balance his or her loss of privacy and independence with gentleness and tact.
Pandemic vs. Endemic vs. Outbreak: Terms to Know
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Rochester, Minnesota - Understanding epidemiological terms such as pandemic, endemic, and outbreak can be confusing, especially as more news emerges about Zika virus and dengue fever. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh offers some insight.
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