Long-term methadone treatment can cause changes in the brain, according to recent studies. The results…
Month: August 2012
Acute stress alters control of gene activity: Researchers examine DNA methylation
Acute stress alters the methylation of the DNA and thus the activity of certain genes.
Tripping the switches on brain growth to treat depression
Depression takes a substantial toll on brain health. Brain imaging and post-mortem studies provide evidence…
Single sign-on for Internet use had major vulnerabilites: Many now fixed
Online shopping, cloud computing, online CRM systems: Each day many IT systems require the user…
Future light component produced in printing press
Scientists have produced organic light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) using a roll-to-roll compatible process under ambient…
Flexible snake armor could inspire abrasion-resistant materials
Snakes are highly specialized legless animals, which have evolved around 150 million years ago. Although…
Structure of superheavy elements in ‘island of stability’: Nucleus 256Rf can now be studied in depth
One of the most sought-after goals in nuclear physics is an understanding of the structure…
This is not a pipe: Curious dark Pipe Nebula seen as never before
Just as René Magritte wrote “This is not a pipe” on his famous painting, this…
Children who spend three-quarters of their time in sedentary behavior have up to nine times poorer motor coordination than active peers
Children who spend more than three-quarters of their time engaging in sedentary behavior, such as…
Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil may protect bone
Consumption of a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil for two years is associated with…