biology

Sleep may strengthen long-term memories in the immune system

Posted in Science on 7th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

New evidence shows that lack of sleep puts your body at risk.

The water discovery ignites new debate on if there could be life on Mars

Posted in Science on 3rd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

'I think its quite possible there are halophiles that could survive on Mars.'

Drug used to treat cancer appears to sharpen memory

Posted in Science on 3rd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

A drug that would sharpen your memory and help those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease by rewiring the brain and keeping neurons alive?

A protein found in whales might make for better synthetic blood

Posted in Science on 2nd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Have you ever wondered how some whales stay underwater for up to two hours without coming up for air? Its because they use a highly stable protein called myoglobin.

Kavli foundation invests $100 Million into brain research

Posted in Science on 2nd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers hope the money will help develop tools that will allow neuroscientists to see the whole picture of how the brain works.