Of 15 patients who received TBI before age 3, many developed endocrine and metabolic problems…
Month: August 2012
Thinking and choosing in the brain: Researchers study over 300 lesion patients
The frontal lobes are the largest part of the human brain, and damage to this…
Multiple factors, including climate change, led to collapse and depopulation of ancient Maya
A new analysis of complex interactions between humans and the environment preceding the 9th century…
Time flies when you’re having goal-motivated fun
Though the seconds tick by at a regular pace, our experience of time is anything…
Time with parents is important for teens’ well-being
Teenagers are famous for seeking independence from their parents, but research shows that many teens…
New catalyst could improve production of glass alternatives
Chemists have identified a catalyst that could dramatically reduce the amount of waste made in…
New laboratory test assesses how DNA damage affects protein synthesis
In transcription genetic information from DNA is copied to messenger RNA for protein production. But…
Targeting sugars in quest for vaccine against HIV – the virus that causes AIDS
As a step toward designing the first effective anti-HIV vaccine, scientists are reporting new insights…
Brain’s code for pronouncing vowels uncovered
Scientists have unraveled how our brain cells encode the pronunciation of individual vowels in speech….
Self-charging power cell converts and stores energy
Researchers have developed a self-charging power cell that directly converts mechanical energy to chemical energy,…