Carbohydrates supply glucose, which your body converts to energy. But not all carbs are created equal, and some experts believe
Humans help robots learn tasks
In the basement of the Gates Computer Science Building at Stanford University, a screen attached to a red robotic arm
Link between what we see and how we remember ‘breaks’ as we get older
Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint for many older adults, but what is still not understood is
Study explains why tall individuals are more prone to cancer
For most cancers, risk increases dramatically with age. But what about the effect of having more cells in the body?
Brainwave activity reveals potential biomarker for autism in children
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can impair communication ability, socialization, and verbal and motor skills. It
Mouse study suggests vaccine strategy for immunocompromised patients
A study led by Som Nanjappa at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine identifies a cellular target that
NASA’s IMERG reveals Hurricane Willa’s rainfall
NASA uses satellite data to calculate the amount of rainfall generated from tropical cyclones, and used that capability for the
Turning cells against pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer has a grim prognosis. It is usually detected after the disease has spread, and chemotherapy tends to do
‘Navigator’ neurons play critical role in sense of smell
Researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have identified “navigator” neurons that are key to setting up connections in
Tampering with cellular fats holds great promise
Today, much of the biology underlying cells’ compositions of lipids is a black box to scientists. Even though lipids are