Exercise helps to alleviate pain related to nerve damage (neuropathic pain) by reducing levels of…
Month: June 2012
‘Jack Spratt’ diabetes gene identified
It has long been hypothesized that Type 2 diabetes in lean people is more “genetically…
All proteins that bind to RNA, including 300 new ones, catalogued
Scientists have cataloged all proteins that bind to RNA, finding 300 previously unknown to do…
Why is it so difficult to trace the origins of food poisoning outbreaks?
As illustrated by the 2011 E. coli outbreak in Germany, any delay in identifying the…
New method for picking the ‘right’ egg in IVF
Medical researchers have identified the chromosomal make-up of a human egg. This discovery may soon…
Open-fire cooking may affect child cognitive development
Children exposed to open-fire cooking in developing countries experience difficulty with memory, problem-solving and social…
Nunavik sled dogs need first aid and care too
In Nunavik, there are many dogs – sled dogs, pets, and strays – but no…
Neuroscientists reach major milestone in whole-brain circuit mapping project
Neuroscientists have just reached an important milestone, publicly releasing the first installment out of 500…
Silkmoth inspires novel explosive detector
Imitating the antennas of the silkmoth, Bombyx mori, researchers have designed a system for detecting…
Non-invasive brain stimulation shown to impact walking patterns
Kennedy Krieger researchers believe tool has potential to help patients relearn to walk after brain…