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The Power of Metaphor in Scientific Discourse

Metaphorical language is deeply embedded in the life sciences, shaping how concepts are communicated and understood. From genetic blueprints to molecular gates, these metaphors influence scientific…

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Diagram of a foot with the superficial peroneal nerve highlighted. Electrical stimulation is applied to the nerve while the response is recorded on a monitor. Labels in the image include “N. peroneus superficialis”, ‘recording’ and “electrical stimulation”.
Functional signatures of human somatosensory C-fibers described by microneurography

How can we better understand and treat pain? An important question that many people ask when they suffer from chronic pain. An answer could lie in the characterization of different types of pain…

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Representation of a molecular structure with labeled helices and amino acid residues. A molecule labeled “Phentolamine” is highlighted and appears to interact with the structure. The labels include “D3 P1”, “F1760”, ‘I1756’ and “T1709”.
Phentolamine Helps End Local Anesthesia but Also Blocks Sodium Channels

Phentolamine is a commonly used drug in clinical practice, above all to lower blood pressure through vasodilation. This vasodilatory effect leads to a faster local elimination of injected substances.…

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The Central Ethics Commission for Stem Cell Research (ZES) of the Federal Republic of Germany appoints Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lampert as a member

At the beginning of December, Prof. Dr. Lampert was appointed by the Federal Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to the ZES, which reviews research proposals from scientists in Germany who…

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