Researchers have uncovered key principles about the way vision-neurons work, explaining how the brain uses…
Month: July 2015
Human brain may contain a map for social navigation
A study reveals how the hippocampus contributes to social behavior. The brain region that helps…
Human brain study sheds light on how new memories are formed
In the first study of its kind researchers found that neurons in a specific brain…
Electrical nerve stimulation can reverse spinal cord injury nerve damage in patients
Researchers find that nerve stimulation can improve the function of peripheral nerves damaged by spinal…
Carbon capture and storage safety investigated
A significant step has been made for potential Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) deployment, with…
Observing the birth of a planet
Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a young giant gas planet still embedded in the…
Boys more likely to have antipsychotics prescribed, regardless of age
Boys are more likely than girls to receive a prescription for antipsychotic medication regardless of…
Indoor tanning rates drop among US adults
Indoor tanning rates dropped among adults from 5.5 percent in 2010 to 4.2 percent in…
Sleep deprivation could reduce intrusive memories of traumatic scenes
A good night’s sleep has long been recommended to those who have experienced a traumatic…
Bizarre mating habits of flatworms
Failing to find a mating partner is a dent to the reproductive prospects of any…