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Advance in Tuberous Sclerosis Brain Science
May 9, 2013 By manipulating the timing of disease-causing mutations in the brains of developing mice, researchers have found that early genetic deletions in the thalamus may play an important role in course and ... > full story -
Rejuvenating Hormone Found to Reverse Symptoms of Heart Failure
May 9, 2013 Heart failure is one of the most debilitating conditions linked to old age. A new study reveals that a blood hormone known as growth differentiation factor 11 declines with age, and old mice injected ... > full storyMore: -
Coral Reefs Suffering, but Collapse Not Inevitable
May 9, 2013 Coral reefs are in decline, but their collapse can still be avoided with local and global action. That's according to findings based on an analysis that combines the latest science on reef dynamics ... > full story -
Fun and Friends Help Ease the Pain of Breast Cancer
May 9, 2013 Breast cancer patients who say they have people with whom they have a good time, or have "positive social interactions" with, are better able to deal with pain and other physical symptoms, according ... > full story -
Benefit Vs. Risk of Facial Recognition Technology
May 8, 2013 Law enforcement agencies are using facial recognition software as a crime-fighting tool. Now businesses are looking to use the technology to reach customers. But a professor questions whether ... > full story -
Missing Link in Signals Contributes to Neurodegeneration
May 8, 2013 In many neurodegenerative diseases the neurons of the brain are over-stimulated and this leads to their destruction. After many failed attempts and much scepticism this process was finally shown last ... > full story -
Dramatic Decrease in Risk of Death for Children on Dialysis
May 8, 2013 Children on dialysis for severe kidney disease have a dramatically reduced risk of death compared to 20 years ago, a new study shows. The findings are very encouraging for children with end-stage ... > full story -
Biosensor That Detects Antibiotic Resistance Brings Us One Step Closer to Fighting Superbugs
May 8, 2013 New research demonstrates how a biosensor can detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria. This new technology is a preliminary step in identifying and fighting superbugs, a major public health concern ... > full story -
Sunshine Could Benefit Health and Prolong Life, Study Suggests
May 7, 2013 Exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure, cut the risk of heart attack and stroke -- and even prolong life, a study ... > full story -
Theta Brainwaves Reflect Ability to Beat Built-in Bias
May 7, 2013 Many animals, including humans, harbor ingrained biases to actively obtain rewards and to remain inactive to avoid punishment. Sometimes, however those biases can steer us wrong. A new study finds ... > full story
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