Although new developments in the management of spinal cord injuries (SCI) are on the horizon,…
Month: April 2010
Racetrack ion trap is a contender in quantum computing quest
Physicists have built and tested a device for trapping ions that potentially could process dozens…
Early detection of age-related memory deficits in mice
By studying the aging of memory in the mouse, researchers have developed an experimental protocol…
Out of this world: New study investigates infection of human cells in space
In a first-of-its-kind experiment, the unique conditions of spaceflight will be used to examine how…
Behavioral incentives mimic effects of medication on brain systems in ADHD
Medication and behavioral interventions help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) better maintain attention…
Molecular middle managers make more decisions than bosses
Organisms are structured at the molecular level in ways similar to social hierarchies. In some,…
Brain development: Floor plate tissue derived from embryonic stem cells
Researchers have used human embryonic stem cells to derive floor plate tissue, an important signaling…
New method for producing proteins critical to medical research
Scientists have developed a new method for producing proteins critical to research on cancer, Alzheimer’s,…
Thyroid condition increases stroke risk in young adults
Young adults with overactive thyroid face a 44 percent increased risk of stroke compared to…
Significant step toward lightweight batteries
Researchers have made significant progress on a technology that could lead to batteries with up…