Researchers have identified 74 areas of the human genome associated with educational attainment. It is…
Month: May 2016
Genetic variants may put some soldiers at higher risk of PTSD
In a massive analysis of DNA samples from more than 13,000 US soldiers, scientists have…
Fox squirrels’ ‘tell-tail’ signs of frustration
Fox squirrels flick their tails when they can’t get a cherished nut in much the…
Climate change may have contributed to extinction of Neanderthals
Neanderthals in Europe showed signs of nutritional stress during periods of extreme cold, suggesting climate…
Revolutionary drug explained by scientists
An international team now clarifies the molecular mechanism of a drug created in Russia and…
Paper gets ‘smart’ with drawn-on, stenciled sensor tags
Researchers have created ways to give a piece of paper sensing capabilities that allows it…
Quality of life meets cure for prostate cancer treatment
A new paper looks at how MRI and a clear understanding of the functional anatomy…
‘Communication breakdown’ during general anesthesia
Some anesthesia drugs work in a straightforward manner by dampening down neurons in the brain….
Altering a robot’s gender and social roles may be a screen change away
Robots can keep their parts and still change their gender, according to researchers, who noted…
Mouse models of Zika in pregnancy show how fetuses become infected
Two mouse models of Zika virus infection in pregnancy have been developed. In them, the…