A new mathematical model demonstrates how neurons in the brain could work together to learn and keep a musical beat.
Month: May 2019
Egg yolk precursor protein regulates mosquitoes’ attraction to humans
Feeding mosquitoes sugar makes them less attracted to humans, a response that is regulated by the protein vitellogenin, according to
Study shows one third of statin patients don’t reach healthy levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol
A new study shows more aggressive treatment may be needed for a large number of patients taking statin medications, and
How charming squid and glowing bacteria make a match in Hawaiian waters
Imagine you’re a plucky, golf ball-sized squid swimming in the clear blue ocean on a moonlit night. Your round shape
To cheat or not to cheat? Researchers uncover the moral dilemmas of doping
Elite athletes are less likely to take banned substances if they consider the morality of what they are doing, and
One in five people in England harmed by others’ drinking over past year
One in five people in England have been harmed in some way by others’ drinking over the past year, suggest
No risk of adverse health effects from pesticides in Danish food
Pesticide residues in food on the Danish market do not pose a risk of adverse health effects, according to an
Unpacking the links: Chronic stress, fertility and the ‘hunger hormone’
Researchers have uncovered a new link between chronic stress and reproductive problems, in a pre-clinical study that shines the spotlight
Cognitive enhancers to boost abilities at work considered acceptable by the public
The general public largely views the use of cognitive enhancers such as Adderall as an acceptable practice when used by
Occurrence of back-to-back heat waves likely to accelerate with climate change
As the planet continues to warm, multi-day heat waves are projected to increase in frequency, length and intensity. The additive
