New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that people with a positive attitude are more likely
Category: Health
Light and sound therapy could stall Alzheimer’s symptoms
Patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s are already being enrolled for the first clinical trial of its kind. Experiments found it boosted
Unique diversity of the genetic history of the Iberian Peninsula revealed by dual studies
An international team of researchers have analyzed ancient DNA from almost 300 individuals from the Iberian Peninsula, spanning more than
Using an anti-smoking drug to control neurons
An anti-smoking drug now has a new job — as a chemical switch to turn select neurons on or off.
Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments
An interface system that uses augmented reality technology could help individuals with profound motor impairments operate a humanoid robot to
Sweat holds most promise for noninvasive testing
Making a revolutionary biosensor takes blood, sweat and tears. And saliva, naturally. University of Cincinnati professor Jason Heikenfeld examined the
Narwhals spend at least half time diving for food, can fast for several days after meal
Narwhals — enigmatic arctic whales known for their sword-like tusk — spend over half their time diving to find food
Oscillation in muscle tissue
Muscle stem cells have to be ready to spring into action at any time: When a muscle becomes injured, for
With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight
It was surprisingly simple. University of California, Berkeley, scientists inserted a gene for a green-light receptor into the eyes of
A repellent odor inhibits the perception of a pleasant odor in vinegar flies
Vinegar flies are always exposed to odor mixtures when navigating in the natural environment. These mixtures often consist of odors
