How is it that a sound can send a chill down your spine? By observing individual brain cells of mice,
Month: December 2018
Memory B cells in the lung may be important for more effective influenza vaccinations
Seasonal influenza vaccines are typically less than 50 percent effective, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies. Research
Could Soaps, Shampoos Be Pushing Girls Into Early Puberty?
Exposure to chemicals found in a wide array of personal care products has been linked to early puberty among girls,
Small molecules come into focus
As medical science has come to understand that the human body is controlled on the molecular level by various proteins,
Classifying brain microglia: Which are good and which are bad?
Microglia are known to be important to brain function. The immune cells have been found to protect the brain from
Uranium in mine dust could dissolve in human lungs
New Mexico contains hundreds of historic uranium mines. Although active uranium mining in the state has ceased, rates of cardiovascular
Sensors developed to detect and measure cancer’s ability to spread
The spread of invasive cancer cells from a tumor’s original site to distant parts of the body is known as
Health Tip: What Causes Memory Loss?
Memory issues are common from time to time, especially as you age, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The
‘Sun in a box’ would store renewable energy for the grid
MIT engineers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy, such as solar and
Learning from mistakes
Everyone makes little everyday mistakes out of habit–a waiter says, “Enjoy your meal,” and you respond with, “You, too!” before
