Switching on one area of the brain chemically can trigger a deep sleep, scientists have…
Month: February 2015
Magnetic nanoparticles could stop blood clot-caused strokes
By loading magnetic nanoparticles with drugs and dressing them in biochemical camouflage, researchers say they…
La Niña-like conditions associated with 2,500-year-long shutdown of coral reef growth
La Niña-like conditions in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Panamá were closely associated…
Time when Southwest was wet and Northwest was dry aids efforts to predict future rainfall patterns
The first comprehensive map of the topsy-turvy climate in the western U.S, 21,000 years ago…
Epigenome orchestrates embryonic development
Studying zebrafish embryos, researchers have shown that the epigenome plays a significant part in guiding…
Scientists bring oxygen back to dead fjord
More and more of the world’s waters are seriously lacking oxygen. Could we use pumps…
3D printed guides can help restore function in damaged nerves
Scientists have succeeded in using a 3-D printed guide to help nerves damaged in traumatic…
Bacteria network for food
It is well-known that bacteria can support each others’ growth and exchange nutrients. Scientists however,…
Study sheds light on a ‘guardian’ protein of brain function
The critical role of CHIP was reported by researchers. Their report has spurred efforts to…
Same patient mortality rates for experienced and new surgeons, study shows
There is no statistical difference between the patient mortality rates of new and experienced surgeons…