James Bond’s nemesis in the most recent film likely failed neuroanatomy, says a real-life neurosurgeon…
Month: December 2015
Study ties insurgency phase of Iraq War to higher PTSD rates
Guerilla tactics such as suicide attacks and roadside bombs may trigger more post-traumatic stress than…
Researchers develop powerful interactive tool to mine data from cancer genome
A web-based application has been developed to advance pediatric cancer research, collaboration and clinical care…
High-throughput evaluation of synthetic metabolic pathways
A central challenge in the field of metabolic engineering is the efficient identification of a…
Early-life exercise alters gut microbes, promotes healthy brain and metabolism
The human gut harbors a teeming menagerie of over 100 trillion microorganisms, and researchers have…
Microorganisms in the womb set stage for diseases
Researchers review importance of microorganisms that exist in the gut, suggesting perturbation of the environment…
No easy answers in study of legal marijuana’s impact on alcohol use
Does legalization of marijuana lead pot users to drink more, or are they likely to…
Social, telepresence robots revealed by scientists
Say hello to Nadine, a “receptionist” at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. She is friendly,…
Being anxious could be good for you in a crisis
New findings could help explain the apparent ‘sixth sense’ we have for danger in social…
Exceptionally strong and lightweight new metal
A team led by researchers has created a super-strong yet light structural metal with extremely…