The brains of babies ‘light up’ in a very similar way to adults when exposed…
Month: April 2015
Extending climate predictability beyond El NiƱo
Tropical Pacific climate variations and their global weather impacts may be predicted much further in…
Making biotechnology interactive with games, remote-control labs
What if you could interact with cells like fish in an aquarium? Build your own…
Patients grapple with high cost of arthritis medications
The first American investigation of Medicare coverage of biologic disease modifying drugs (DMARDs) found that…
Labels on front of food packaging can enable healthier choices, new research finds
Front of package nutrition labels can enable consumers to make healthier food choices, a team…
Sex difference in competitiveness even among the fastest runners
Sex differences in some behaviors are well established, but it’s unclear whether differences still occur…
Genetic variance explains poor response to common asthma medications
Researchers have identified a biological basis for asthmatic children who do not respond well to…
Maternal stress increases development of fetal neuroblastoma in animal model
While genetics play a substantial role in development of neuroblastoma, scientists say that something else…
Regular consumption of yogurt does not improve health
Dietary recommendations support the consumption of dairy products as part of a healthy diet. However,…
Psychologists explain why we are so apathetic about the UK general election
If you are not feeling enthused by the general election, you are not alone. A…