Female mosquitoes are known to rely on an array of sensory information to find people to bite, picking up on
Category: Health
Plant compound could fight eye cancer
A toxin present in the coralberry plant can stop the division of cancer cells, a new study has found. The
Newly discovered role for climbing fibers: Conveying a sensory snapshot to the cerebellum
As we go about our daily lives, we are constantly bombarded by a steady stream of sensory information. Take a
Kids store 1.5 megabytes of information to master their native language
Learning one’s native language may seem effortless. One minute, we’re babbling babies. The next we’re in school reciting Martin Luther
Researchers optimize aptamer with enhanced myelin-binding properties for MS treatment
-A new study has demonstrated the enhanced ability of an optimized 20-nucleotide derivative of a larger DNA aptamer to bind
A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes
We all have a remedy — a glass of wine or a piece of chocolate — for lifting our spirits
Musical training may improve attention
New research finds that people who have had musical training are better at controlling their attention and blocking out distractions.
Helping infants survive brain cancer
Choroid plexus carcinoma (CPC) is a particularly challenging type of brain cancer. The tumor most commonly arises in infants under
People ‘hear’ flashes due to disinhibited flow of signals around the brain, suggests study
A synaesthesia-like effect in which people ‘hear’ silent flashes or movement, such as in popular ‘noisy GIFs’ and memes, could
Artificial intelligence can predict premature death, study finds
Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare in the future, suggests
