Every step we take begins with a burst of calcium inside our muscle cells, causing them to contract. To prepare for action, the cells keep calcium locked in an internal compartment, the sarcoplasmic ...

Avoiding lattice distortion in multivalent batteries enables the harmonious storage of both calcium and magnesium ions.

Alcohol, opioids, nicotine, cocaine and other addictive substances are known to influence the brain's reward system, the network of brain regions involved in the reinforcement of pleasure-seeking ...

The sensation after biting into a hot chilli can be intense: your mouth may feel as though it is on fire. Your lips can tingle, your tongue may burn, and your body may respond with sweating, watery ...

Scientists discover a serotonin-reward circuit modulated by the SK3 potassium channel that drives intense food cravings during pregnancy.

Only about 150 people in the world are living with an ultra-rare genetic disorder called CACNA1E, according to experts. A ...

The Energy and Regulatory Mechanisms Supporting NeuronsThinking, remembering, and regulating emotions. These brain functions ...

Inside the Venus flytrap’s two-lobed trap are specialized trigger hairs that act as mechanosensory structures. When an insect bends one of these hairs enough to reach the required threshold, the ...

The rhythmic sound of an ECG monitor echoing through the ward. We observe patients' ECG waveforms every day as if it were natural, but what exactly is the true nature of those waveforms? Actually, ...

The Chicago Department of Aviation is holding a contest to name a boulder found under O'Hare International Airport during construction work.