Tag Archive for 'Acetylcholine'

The acetylcholine pathway has been proposed to be important for wakefulness and REM sleep, but genetic evidence has been missing. Using a knockout of acetylcholine receptor genes, Niwa et al show that Chrm1 and Chrm3 double knockout chronically diminishes REM sleep to an undetectable level and causes a severe short-sleep phenotype. Image credit: Niwa et al, doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2018.07.082.

Researchers Identify Two Genes that Control REM Sleep

Aug 31, 2018 by News Staff

An international group of scientists from Japan and Australia has identified two essential genes involved in the regulation of rapid eye movement (REM)...

The new study indicates that oral NaHCO3 activates a splenic anti-inflammatory pathway and provides evidence that the signals that mediate this response are transmitted to the spleen via a novel neuronal-like function of mesothelial cells. Image credit: Sci-News.com.

Drinking Baking Soda Daily May Help Reduce Inflammation Caused by Autoimmune Diseases

Apr 27, 2018 by News Staff

A team of researchers at Augusta University has shown that when rats or healthy people drink a solution of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3), it...

Carpolobia lutea. Image credit: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture.

African Plant Extract Could Form Basis of New Alzheimer’s Drug

Jun 21, 2017 by News Staff

A new study led by University of Nottingham researchers has shown that the extract taken from the leaves, stem and roots of Carpolobia lutea, a plant native...