Adversity during the first six years of life was associated with higher levels of childhood…
Month: August 2015
Scientists discover atomic-resolution details of brain signaling
Scientists have revealed never-before-seen details of how our brain sends rapid-fire messages between its cells….
Children of military parents, caregivers at greater risk for adverse outcomes
Children with parents or caregivers currently serving in the military had a higher prevalence of…
In first year, two Florida laws reduce amount of opioids prescribed, study suggests
Two Florida laws, enacted to combat prescription drug abuse and misuse in that state, led…
Engineers develop a wireless, implantable device to stimulate nerves in mice
A blue glowing device the size of a peppercorn can activate neurons of the brain,…
Whistled Turkish challenges notions about language and the brain
Generally speaking, language processing is a job for the brain’s left hemisphere. That’s true whether…
Up to 30 percent less precipitation in the Central Andes in future
Seasonal water shortages already occur in the Central Andes of Peru and Bolivia. By the…
Snake scales protect steel against friction
A snake moves without legs by the scales on its belly gripping the ground. It…
On warmer Earth, most of Arctic may remove, not add, methane
The majority of Arctic soil, thanks to methane-hungry bacteria, may actually be able to absorb…
Frogs exposed to road salt appear to benefit then suffer
Exposure to road salt, as it runs off into ponds and wetlands where it can…