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Brain Anatomy of Dyslexia Is Not the Same in Men and Women, Boys and Girls
May 8, 2013 Using MRI, neuroscientists have found significant differences in brain anatomy when comparing men and women with dyslexia to their non-dyslexic control groups. Their study is the first to directly ... > full story -
Enhanced Motion Perception in Autism May Point to an Underlying Cause of the Disorder
May 8, 2013 Children with autism see simple movement twice as quickly as other children their age, and this hypersensitivity to motion may provide clues to a fundamental cause of the developmental disorder, ... > 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 -
Lucky Bacteria Strike It Rich During Formation of Treatment-Resistant Colonies: Research Could Help in Battle Against Infections That Do Not Respond to Powerful Drugs
May 8, 2013 Like pioneers in search of a better life, bacteria on a surface wander around and often organize into highly resilient communities, known as biofilms. It turns out that a lucky few bacteria become ... > full story -
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How Long Do Insects Last?
May 8, 2013 Researchers have shown that although insects are made from one of the toughest natural materials, their legs and wings can wear out over ... > full story -
Immune Cells That Suppress Genital Herpes Infections Identified
May 8, 2013 Scientists have identified a class of immune cells that reside long-term in the genital skin and mucosa and are believed to be responsible for suppressing recurring outbreaks of genital herpes. These ... > full story -
Astronomers Discover Surprising Clutch of Hydrogen Clouds Lurking Among Our Galactic Neighbors
May 8, 2013 In a dark, starless patch of intergalactic space, astronomers have discovered a never-before-seen cluster of hydrogen clouds strewn between two nearby galaxies, Andromeda (M31) and Triangulum (M33). ... > full story -
Coumarin in Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Based Products and Risk of Liver Damage
May 8, 2013 Many kinds of cinnamon, cinnamon-flavored foods, beverages and food supplements in the United States use a form of the spice that contains high levels of a natural substance that may cause liver ... > full story -
Early Math and Reading Ability Linked to Job and Income in Adulthood
May 8, 2013 Math and reading ability at age 7 may be linked with socioeconomic status several decades later, according to new research. The childhood abilities predict socioeconomic status in adulthood over and ... > full story -
Improved Material for 'Laser Welding' of Tissue in Intestinal Surgery
May 8, 2013 A new "solder" for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal ... > full story
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