A new study could change scientists’ understanding of how the brain works — and could…
Month: March 2017
Chemical that detects plaques in Alzheimer’s brains extends lifespan of roundworms
While many anti-aging drugs don’t live up to their claim, a tightly replicated study has…
Keeping liquids off the wall
On Earth, liquid flows downhill thanks to gravity. Creating an effective liquid fuel tank involves…
First global maps of volcanic emissions use NASA satellite data
A number of volcanoes around the world continuously exhale water vapor laced with heavy metals,…
Unhealthy diets linked to more than 400,000 cardiovascular deaths
Eating a diet lacking in healthy foods and/or high in unhealthy foods was estimated to…
How big brains evolved could be revealed by new mathematical model
A new mathematical model could help clarify what drove the evolution of large brains in…
Five new synthetic yeast chromosomes assembled
A global research team has built five new synthetic yeast chromosomes, meaning that 30 percent…
Marijuana use associated with increased risk of stroke, heart failure
Using marijuana raises the risk of stroke and heart failure even after accounting for demographic…
Researchers identify a new way to promote tissue regeneration
Researchers have identified an immune pathway that promotes the formation of a cell that can…
Molecules form gels to help cells sense and respond to stress
A specific protein inside cells senses threatening changes in its environment, such as heat or…