Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder both appear to be associated with dendritic spine loss in the…
Month: October 2014
Discovery helps to spot what makes a good drug
A new test could revolutionize the discovery of new prescription drugs. The test will help…
Auditory system: The ruffling effect of rumble
Barely perceptible low-frequency signals nevertheless activate measurable responses in our auditory circuits. Neurobiologists have now…
Economist finds formula for ‘perfect ask’ in online fundraising
Going it alone and setting targets are part of the ‘perfect ask’ fundraising formula to…
Sharks have personalities, study shows
Some sharks are ‘gregarious’ and have strong social connections, whilst others are more solitary and…
Nanoparticles give up forensic secrets
A group of researchers from Switzerland has thrown light on the precise mechanisms responsible for…
People prone to delusions make rushed decisions, research shows
People who are prone to delusions gather insufficient information before making decisions, according to research….
Science and practice of people-centerd health systems
A unique collection of studies exploring the theme of the Third Global Symposium on Health…
How to protect health workers in conflicts, crisis
Recruiting health workers with high levels of internal motivation is critical for work in difficult…
New drug achieves significant additional cholesterol-lowering in people with inherited high cholesterol on statins
Evolocumab, an injected form of a new class of drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors, is highly…