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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 The human gut microbiome exerts a substantial influence on our overall health. Studies have indicated that the gut microbiota can impact the formation and reaction of emotions. However, the connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and...
What if scientists could manipulate your brain so that a traumatic memory lost its emotional power over your psyche? Steve Ramirez, a Boston University neuroscientist fascinated by memory, believes that a small structure in the brain could hold the k...
A stroke of remarkable luck, Jerry Hicks of Banner Elk, North Carolina, discovered a $20 bill lying in a convenience store parking lot. That small find transformed into a life-changing fortune when he...
On September 11, 2001, the world watched in shock as one of the most tragic events in modern history unfolded. In a matter of hours, the skyline of New York City was forever changed, and with it, the ...
Have you ever wondered how a high-sugar diet, which spells trouble for humans, could be the key to survival for another species? Bats, the nocturnal creatures that often capture our imagination with t...
A recent study has revealed that the estimated death toll of birds due to building collisions significantly underrepresents the true scale of the problem. NC Lights Out September 6 - October 6, ...
As the summer of 2024 draws to a close, the Western North Carolina (WNC) mountains offer a perfect setting to bid farewell to the season. With cooler temperatures just around the corner, Labor Day wee...
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