One in ten 16-year-olds surveyed in a new study has considered self-harm or taking an…
Month: May 2014
Male infertility linked to mortality, study shows
Men who are infertile because of defects in their semen appear to be at increased…
Interrupted breathing during sleep affects brain neurons necessary to regulate heart rate
Sufferers of a common sleep-breathing disorder have diminished activity among neurons responsible for keeping heart…
Traditional cheeses: gustatory richness, health quality assured by their microbiota
The benefits of traditional, raw-milk cheeses have been reviewed by researchers who have shown that…
Cause of death established: Chamois had pneumonia
In spring 2010, nearly a third of the chamois living in a region of northern…
No such thing as a ‘universal’ intelligence test: Cultural differences determine results country by country
Scientists have studied 54 individuals — half Spanish and half Moroccan — to determine how…
New treatment targeting versatile protein may protect brain cells in Parkinson’s disease
In Parkinson’s disease (PD), dopamine-producing nerve cells that control our movements waste away. Current treatments…
Rotary sensors: Getting the right spin
Rotary sensors can help determine the position of a moveable body in relation to an…
Cameras and displays: Organic photodiodes for sensor applications
Powerful, inexpensive and even flexible when they need to be, organic photodiodes are a promising…
Hope for paraplegic patients: Implantable microelectrode stimulates spinal cord with electric impulses
People with severe injuries to their spinal cord currently have little or no prospect of…