Cells Outside The Brain Show Signs Of Memory And "Learning" For The First Time
Think learning and memory are all the job of the brain? You might want to think again, if the results of a recent study are to be believed. In a first, scientists at New York University (NYU) uncovered evidence of a type of learning called the massed-space effect in cells from outside the brain, suggesting that it’s not so much about the type of cells, but rather just the fact that they are cells that matters.
“We find that other cells – not just brain cells, but other cells in the body – store patterns of information, and they can detect differences between surprisingly fine patterns,” Kukushkin told IFLScience. “We used kidney cells and neuroblastoma cells, which are neuronal precursors but not neurons, and both of those cells work the same way. So, we believe that it’s not a property of either type of cell – it’s just a generic property of all cells.”
Cells Outside The Brain Show Signs Of Memory And "Learning" For The First Time
Think learning and memory are all the job of the brain? You might want to think again, if the results of a recent study are to be believed. In a first, scientists at New York University (NYU) uncovered evidence of a type of learning called the massed-space effect in cells from outside the brain, suggesting that it’s not so much about the type of cells, but rather just the fact that they are cells that matters.
“We find that other cells – not just brain cells, but other cells in the body – store patterns of information, and they can detect differences between surprisingly fine patterns,” Kukushkin told IFLScience. “We used kidney cells and neuroblastoma cells, which are neuronal precursors but not neurons, and both of those cells work the same way. So, we believe that it’s not a property of either type of cell – it’s just a generic property of all cells.”
Telegram has exploded as a hub for cybercriminals looking to buy, sell and share stolen data and hacking tools, new research shows, as the messaging app emerges as an alternative to the dark web.An investigation by cyber intelligence group Cyberint, together with the Financial Times, found a ballooning network of hackers sharing data leaks on the popular messaging platform, sometimes in channels with tens of thousands of subscribers, lured by its ease of use and light-touch moderation.
Pinterest (PINS) Stock Sinks As Market Gains
Pinterest (PINS) closed at $71.75 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.18% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.1%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.9%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.59%.
Heading into today, shares of the digital pinboard and shopping tool company had lost 17.41% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 5.38% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.71% in that time.
Investors will be hoping for strength from PINS as it approaches its next earnings release. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.07, up 170% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $467.87 million, up 72.05% from the year-ago period.
