The sensory cells of the inner ear have tiny hairs called stereocilia that play a…
Month: October 2012
A novel function for p27 protein in the control of interneuron migration in the developing cerebral cortex
These results by GIGA-Neurosciences researchers (University of Liège, Belgium) increase our understanding of the mechanisms…
Concussion spectrum in college athletes wearing helmets: ‘Not so simple,’ say researchers
Much has been written in recent years about the short- and long-term consequences of concussions…
Children’s bicycle helmets effective in impact and crush tests, study suggests
To determine the effectiveness of bicycle helmet use, scientists tested how well helmets withstood forces…
Egyptian toe tests show they’re likely to be the world’s oldest prosthetics
The results of scientific tests using replicas of two ancient Egyptian artificial toes, including one…
Female athletes show no difference from males in neurocognitive testing after suffering sports-related concussions
A new study conducted to review symptoms and neurocognitive findings in male and female high…
Gene responsible for many spontaneous breast cancers identified
New research links NF1, a known oncogene driver in other cancers, with more than 25%…
Immune system can boost nerve regrowth, study suggests
Modulating immune response to injury could accelerate the regeneration of severed peripheral nerves, a new…
Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its coral in the last 27 years
The Great Barrier Reef has lost half its coral cover in the last 27 years….
New analysis of U.S. presidential candidates’ health care plans estimates uninsured by 2022
The number of uninsured individuals is estimated to increase in every state and to 72…