Narcissists feel superior to others but aren’t necessarily satisfied with themselves. After reviewing the research…
Month: February 2016
New treatment option for the acute phase of the rare disease TTP
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder caused by an enzyme deficiency. This can…
Sneezing produces complex fluid cascade, not a simple spray
New high-speed videos captured researchers show that as a person sneezes, they launch a sheet…
The Mindlessly slim
You know that one friend that never worries about weight and seems to stay effortlessly…
New approach offered to treating cocaine addiction
An FDA-approved drug used for diabetes and obesity may also reduce cocaine dependence, new research…
Incidence of dementia may be declining, new study reveals
Despite the concern of an explosion of dementia cases in an aging population over the…
New milestone for device that can ‘smell’ prostate cancer
An important milestone has been reached towards creating a urine diagnostic test for prostate cancer…
Long-term benefits of ‘senolytic’ drugs on vascular health in mice
Building on previous studies, researchers have demonstrated significant health improvements in the vascular system of…
Room-temperature lithium metal battery closer to reality
Rechargeable lithium metal batteries offer energy storage capabilities far superior to today’s workhorse lithium-ion technology…
Remember where you’re going? How scent helps
In bloodhounds and neutrophils, getting the scent is not enough. Dogs and immune cells have…