Few neuroscientists question the idea that scar tissue formed by glial cells after brain or…
Month: March 2016
Study describes molecular cause of common cerebrovascular disease
Cerebral cavernous malformations are clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels in the brain that can…
Eating beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils may help lose weight and keep it off
Eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could contribute to modest…
Successful dying: Researchers define the elements of a ‘good death’
For most people, the culmination of a good life is a ‘good death,’ though what…
Why neural stem cells may be vulnerable to Zika infection
Zika’s hypothesized attraction to human neural stem cells may come from its ability to hijack…
Sea-level rise could nearly double over earlier estimates in next 100 years
A new study from climate scientists suggests that the most recent estimates by the Intergovernmental…
Birth control pills may increase risk of seizures
Could certain types of hormonal contraceptives cause an increase in seizures in women with epilepsy?…
Girls benefit from extra lessons, but what about boys?
Plans to extend the school day to increase achievement might not have the desired effect…
For the first time scientists can observe the nano structure of food in 3-D
Scientists have, for the first time, created a 3-D image of food on the nanometer…
Longer maternity leave linked to better infant health
For each additional month of paid maternity leave offered in low- and middle-income countries, infant…