Scientists used computers to model the formation of tuberculosis granulomas in the lung — the…
Month: June 2016
A little spark for sharper sight
Stimulating the brain with a mild electrical current can temporarily sharpen vision without glasses or…
New experimental system sheds light on how memory loss may occur
Spatial memory decays when the entorhinal cortex is not functioning properly, a new mouse model…
Fast fluency: Can we identify quick language learners?
Ever wonder why some people seem to learn new languages faster? The secret might lie…
The energy spectrum of particles will help make out black holes
Scientists have devised a method of distinguishing black holes from compact massive objects that are…
Does discrimination increase drinking?
Another negative health outcome linked to discrimination has been uncovered by research: alcohol abuse.
New insight into the most common genetic cause of ALS, FTD
Scientists have discovered a novel function of the C9orf72 protein which is linked to amyotrophic…
Zebrafish reveal the ups and downs of vision
Researchers have shed light on how we perceive and recognize specific visual stimuli.
Researchers identify calorie-burning pathway in fat cells
Investigators have identified a natural molecular pathway that enables cells to burn off calories as…
Pea plants demonstrate ability to ‘gamble’ — a first in plants
Pea plants can demonstrate sensitivity to risk — namely, that they can make adaptive choices…