Although a simple molecule, nitric oxide is an important signal substance that helps to reduce blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. But how it goes about doing this has long been unclear. Researchers now present an entirely novel principle that challenges the Nobel Prize-winning hypothesis that the substance signals in its gaseous form.
Read more …Researchers present novel principle for nitric oxide-mediated signalling in blood vessels
When people feel that their resources are scarce -- that they don't have enough money or time to meet their needs -- they often make decisions that favor short-term gains over long-term benefits. Because of that, researchers have argued that scarcity pushes people to make myopic, impulsive decisions. But a study provides support for a different, less widely held view: People experiencing scarcity make reasonable decisions based on their circumstances, and only prioritize short-term benefits over long-term gains when scarcity threatens their more immediate needs.
Read more …Take the money now or later? Financial scarcity doesn't lead to poor decision making