University of Michigan

2025-02-27 @ 17.09.34 ∈ In English

The loneliness paradox: How media narratives shape our solitude

[People] who believe being alone is harmful tend to feel lonelier after spending time alone in daily life. However, those with a more positive view of solitude don't just feel less lonely in the same situations, they actually feel more positive.

2023-06-14 @ 19.14.46 ∈ In English

How seeing corpses reduces the lifespan of flies

Researchers led by Christi Gendron at the University of Michigan have found the link between death perception and reduced aging in flies. [A] specific group of brain cells in the fly, called R2 and R4 neurons, are activated when flies encounter other dead flies, and that this increased activity leads to more rapid aging.

2019-05-05 @ 17.36.27 ∈ Suomeksi

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Alkoholi lisää energiaa kuluttavaa ruskeaa rasvaa

Tutkituilla hiirillä alkoholin kulutus tai alkoholin suora annostelu aivoihin stimuloi hypotalamuksen hermoratoja ja aivoista ruskeaan rasvakudokseen johtavia tahdosta riippumattomia, sympaattisia hermoratoja. Tällöin ruskeassa rasvassa lämmöntuottoa lietsovan ucp1-proteiinin määrä kasvoi ja sen aktiivisuus lisääntyi.