Disruptions of circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles have been observed in patients with Alzheimer’s disease….
Month: April 2011
Promising pancreatic cancer screening marker identified
Researchers have identified a protein that shows distinct changes in structure between pancreatic cancer, non-cancerous…
Mercury converted to its most toxic form in ocean waters
New research has confirmed that a relatively harmless inorganic form of mercury found worldwide in…
A surprise: China’s energy consumption will stabilize
Well before 2050, China’s energy use will level off, even as its population edges past…
Agulhas ocean current ‘leakage’, fueled by global warming, could stabilize Atlantic overturning circulation
The Agulhas Current which runs along the east coast of Africa may not be as…
Geologists solve mystery of the Colorado Plateau
Scientists have figured out why the Colorado Plateau — a 130,000-square-mile region that straddles Colorado,…
Microsleep: Brain regions can take short naps during wakefulness, leading to errors
If you’ve ever lost your keys or stuck the milk in the cupboard and the…
Scientists identify genetic risk for major depression
A new study reveals a novel gene associated with major depression. The research, published by…
Neurorobotics reveals brain mechanisms of self-consciousness
A new study uses creative engineering to unravel brain mechanisms associated with one of the…
Protective T-cells, which are used in stem-cell treatment, can cause the body to attack itself
Researchers have made an important discovery that provides a new understanding of how our immune…