The complexity of the neural activity we use to process visual images reflects the intricacy…
Month: November 2015
Researchers strive to improve breast cancer treatment
Creating a chemotherapeutic-resistant breast cancer cell line begins with a complete understanding of what causes…
Breaking free: Scientists show how telomeric RNA molecule escapes and produces inflammatory response
Our chromosomes contain all of our genetic information, and it’s up to telomeres – structures…
Religious upbringing linked to less altruism
Children from religious families were less likely to share with others than were children from…
Freshwater fish, amphibians supercharge their ability to see infrared light
Salmon migrating from the open ocean to inland waters do more than swim upstream. To…
DNA strands often ‘wiggle’ as part of genetic repair
Every time a double-stranded break occurs in DNA strands, the damaged ends move about during…
Climate change: A wake-up call in the world of finance
As climate changes become impossible to dismiss, how does the mainstream investor community respond? Are…
Strength of brain connectivity varies with fitness level in older adults
A new study shows that age-related differences in brain health — specifically the strength of…
Researchers show how positive stimuli provide benefits to the distracted brain
Researchers have identified how your mind processes and differentiates between positive and negative ones when…
Climate change is moving mountains
Research points to strong interaction between climate shifts and increased internal movement in the North…