Concussions can occur in sports and in combat, but health experts do not know precisely…
Month: March 2013
New fossils of crocodilian, hippo-like species from Panama
Paleontologists have discovered remarkably well-preserved fossils of two crocodilians and a mammal previously unknown to…
More storms like Sandy? Arctic ice loss amplified Superstorm Sandy violence
Researchers have shown that the severe loss of summertime Arctic sea ice – attributed to…
Connectome project releases brain data
The Human Connectome Project, a five-year endeavor to link brain connectivity to human behavior, has…
Green tea extract interferes with the formation of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found a new potential benefit of a molecule in green tea: preventing the…
Turf battle in retina helps internal clocks see the light
With every sunrise and sunset, our eyes make note of the light as it waxes…
Obesity makes fat cells act like they’re infected
Scientists report that a high calorie diet causes fat cells to act as if under…
Analytical theory may bring improvements to lithium-ion batteries
Researchers have shown theoretically how to control or eliminate the formation of “dendrites” that cause…
Better understanding of peripheral neuropathy
Researchers have unlocked the key to a mechanism for peripheral neuropathy in people with multiple…
Walking away from back pain
A new study says a low-cost program of aerobic walking is just as effective as…