Scientists identify fusion point of Robertsonian chromosomes, hinting at how chromosomes evolve

In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian chromosomes. It's a mystery that has long stumped scientists.
Nature

Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) provides 'top-down', higher-order guidance of thought, attention, behaviour and emotion, with dorsolateral regions regulating cognition, and ventromedial regions regulating ...
Cochrane

What are the benefits and harms of remote ischaemic conditioning (briefly restricting then restoring blood flow) for preventing and treating stroke?

Remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) involves briefly and repeatedly restricting and then restoring blood flow in a limb (an arm or leg) with a blood pressure cuff. The goal is to "condition" the limb ...