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Breakthrough for IVF? Selecting the Most Promising Embryos
May 16, 2013 A recent study on 5-day old human blastocysts shows that those with an abnormal chromosomal composition can be identified by the rate at which they have developed to blastocysts, thereby ... > full story -
Fishing for Memories: How Long-Term Memories Are Processed to Guide Behavior
May 16, 2013 In our interaction with our environment we constantly refer to past experiences stored as memories to guide behavioral decisions. But how memories are formed, stored and then retrieved to assist ... > full story -
Tissue Damage from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Appears Before Pain Symptoms Appear
May 15, 2013 Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause inflammation of the joint lining long before symptoms appear, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to identify this inflammation, according to a new ... > full story -
'Good Vibrations:' Brain Ultrasound Improves Mood
May 15, 2013 Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques aimed at mental and neurological conditions include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression, and transcranial direct current (electrical) ... > full story -
Nearly 50 Percent Increase in ICU Admissions in U.S., New Study Says
May 14, 2013 A new study offers an in-depth look at hospitals nationwide in the United States and admissions to intensive care units (ICU). The study finds a sharp increase—nearly 50 percent—in ICU ... > full story -
Brain-Imaging Study Links Cannabinoid Receptors to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: First Pharmaceutical Treatment for PTSD Within Reach
May 14, 2013 In a first-of-its-kind effort to illuminate the biochemical impact of trauma, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered a connection between the quantity of cannabinoid receptors in ... > full story -
Terahertz Technology: Seeing More With Less
May 13, 2013 Single-chip integration of the components needed for sending and receiving terahertz radiation should help applications in imaging and ... > full story -
Micromachining: Inclinations Sounded out
May 13, 2013 A novel type of tilt sensor may extend the capabilities of ultrasonic devices already used in a range of ... > full story -
Better Dyes for Imaging Technology
May 12, 2013 From microscopes to MRI scanners, imaging technology is growing ever more vital in the world's hospitals, whether for the diagnosis of illness or for research into new cures. Imaging technology ... > full story -
Nerve Stimulation for Severe Depression Changes Brain Function
May 7, 2013 For nearly a decade, doctors have used implanted electronic stimulators to treat severe depression in people who don't respond to standard antidepressant treatments. Now, preliminary brain scan ... > full story
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