A brain circuit has been deciphered that mediates loss of appetite in mice. Potential therapeutic…
Month: March 2012
Scientists identify neural activity sequences that help form memory, decision-making
Researchers have used a novel virtual reality and brain imaging system to detect a form…
Corn insecticide linked to great die-off of beneficial honeybees
New research has linked springtime die-offs of honeybees critical for pollinating food crops — part…
Lack of sleep may increase calorie consumption
If you don’t get enough sleep, you may also eat too much — and thus…
Eye health is related to brain health
People with mild vascular disease that causes damage to the retina in the eye are…
Researchers send ‘wireless’ message using a beam of neutrinos
Scientists have for the first time sent a message using a beam of neutrinos —…
Killer silk: Making silk fibers that kill anthrax and other microbes in minutes
A simple, inexpensive dip-and-dry treatment can convert ordinary silk into a fabric that kills disease-causing…
NASA releases new WISE mission catalog of entire infrared sky
NASA has unveiled a new atlas and catalog of the entire infrared sky showing more…
Walking may lessen the influence of genes on obesity by half
Watching too much TV can worsen your genetic tendency towards obesity, but you can cut…
New study lowers estimate of ancient sea-level rise
The seas are creeping higher as the planet warms. But how high will they go?…