Detailed maps of the world’s natural landscapes could help scientists to better predict the impacts…
Month: February 2016
Inflammation attacks brain’s reward center
A brain reward center, the striatum, may be directly affected by inflammation and that striatal…
Collagen, heparan sulfate coatings alter cell proliferation, attachment
A new paper describes methods to optimize characteristics of cells grown in a lab using…
Newly identified pathway links fetal brain development to adult social behavior
Abnormalities in embryonic brain development in mice, including transient embryonic brain enlargement during neuron formation,…
Physician group issues advice, raises questions about best practices for evaluating blood in the urine as a sign of cancer
A new report issues advice for physicians on how to detect and evaluate blood found…
Uncommon surnames narrate the family history of those who bear them
In most societies, surnames are passed on from father to son, just like the Y…
Increased risk of bacterial infection if food is exposed to light
Listeria bacterium found in food, which can infect people and cause temporary gastro-intestinal distress, is…
Flu vaccine shows promise for reducing risk of influenza-associated atrial fibrillation
Influenza is significantly associated with an increased risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation, which could be…
A uniter and a divider: Purity keeps us together — and apart
A study of moral values reveals issues related to purity can determine how close —…
Helicopter parents take extreme approach to homework
A new study has revealed helicopter parents who take over responsibility for their child’s homework…