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Researchers utilising the Brainbow 3.0 genetic labelling technique have visualised how sleep loss physically degrades synaptic connections in the mouse brain. The study reveals that even brief periods of deprivation disrupt the excitatory-inhibitory balance in the entorhinal cortex, a region vital for memory consolidation.
By Balendran, Liu, Wu, Dong, Aton
Researchers defend the existence of a controversial semiconductor against claims of data inconsistencies. By presenting X-ray and spectroscopic evidence, they argue the material can be reliably synthesised in ambient lab conditions.
By Betal, Chetia, Saikia, Karmakar, Sahu
New research dissects the microbial communities lurking in ship ballast sediments, distinguishing between hardy generalists and complex specialists. The study reveals that while generalists are better adapted to toxic environments like heavy metals, it is the specialists that underpin the biodiversity of these artificial ecosystems.
By Lv, Mei, Kan, Han, Jiang, Cui, Shi