Ever wonder how the human brain, which is constantly bombarded with millions of pieces of…
Month: July 2012
Croscat volcano may have been the last volcanic eruption in Spain, less than 13 thousand years ago
Using Carbon-14 dating and the analysis of fossilised pollen, researchers haveĀ confirmed that one of…
New epilepsy gene identified; possible new treatment option
Neuroscientists have identified a new gene involved in epilepsy and could potentially provide a new…
Pre-season fitness makes no difference to risk of injury, but type of sport and gender does, study suggests
A new study into varsity athletics found that women had a shorter time to injury…
Type 2 diabetes drug, DPP-4 inhibitor linagliptin, is clinically effective for long-term use, thirty-two country trial suggests
An extended trial of a drug for people with type 2 diabetes has confirmed that…
Shades of grey and prostate cancer
Scientists in France have developed a computer program that can analyse in detail different shades…
Mechanisms underlying blood disorders identified
Scientists have uncovered a protein structure that regulates cell signalling and the formation of blood…
Traveling through a volcano: How pre-eruption collisions affect what exits a volcano
Scientists widely believe that volcanic particle size is determined by the initial fragmentation process, when…
New lipid screening guidelines for children overly aggressive, experts say
Recent guidelines recommending cholesterol tests for children fail to weigh health benefits against potential harms…
Children with trisomy 13 and 18 and their families appear happy
Children with trisomy 13 or 18, who are for the most part severely disabled and…