A new study has cast some light on the brain mechanisms that support people’s voting…
Month: June 2015
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder may share genetic roots with creativity
Genes linked to creativity could increase the risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according…
Injectable electronics: New system holds promise for basic neuroscience, treatment of neuro-degenerative diseases
An international team of researchers has developed a method for fabricating nano-scale electronic scaffolds that…
Researchers expose how ‘James Bond’ cells are made
New research has revealed how immune cell ‘spies’ are created, providing clues on how the…
Study examines association between cholesterol-lowering drugs, memory impairment
Both statin and nonstatin cholesterol-lowering drugs were associated with memory loss in the first 30…
Certain preoperative tests still common in US despite low value and high costs
Professional physician associations consider certain routine tests before elective surgery to be of low value…
Flash flood risks increase as storm peak downpours intensify
Thirty-year weather records from 79 locations across Australia reveal peak downpours during storms are intensifying…
Virus evolution and human behavior shape global patterns of flu movement
The global movement patterns of all four seasonal influenza viruses are illustrated in new research,…
Weathering, river discharge surprisingly constant during Ice Age cycles
Contrary to expectations, weathering rates over the past two million years have remained constant through…
Don’t complain: Train young adult slackers who work in your office
Emerging adults aged 18 to 25 are often criticized for their poor interpersonal skills, sense…