Discussing end-of-life wishes with loved ones can be difficult, but new research shows more individuals…
Month: April 2015
Encountering a wall corrects ‘GPS’ in mouse brains, study finds
By analyzing the activity of ‘GPS’ neurons in mice, researchers have discovered that the mental…
Morphing octopuses have unique way to control their ‘odd’ forms
The body plan of octopuses is nothing if not unique, with a sophisticated brain in…
For men, online generosity is a competition
If you are looking to raise money online for your favorite cause, listen up. A…
Studying how climate affects biodiversity
A key question in the climate debate is how the occurrence and distribution of species…
Genetics overlap found between Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular risk factors
Genetic overlap between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and two significant cardiovascular disease risk factors — high…
New research sheds light on how popular probiotic benefits the gut
The gut bacteria Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has a reputation as a helpful microbe. Now, researchers…
Osteoporosis diagnosis contributes to hearing loss risk
People who have osteoporosis face a 1.76-fold higher risk of developing sudden deafness than those…
Difficult to break the soda habit? Sugar-sweetened beverages suppress body’s stress response
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages can suppress the hormone cortisol and stress responses in the brain, but…
New transitional stem cells discovered
In an effort to grow placenta cells to better study the causes of pre-eclampsia, researchers…