biology

Geometry of brain's outer surface correlates with genetic heritage

Posted in Science on 12th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Patterns in sulci and gyri don't predict cognitive ability, but may help diagnose disease.

Cell structure discovery advances understanding of cancer development

Posted in Medicine on 11th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

A structure called 'the mesh' has been identified which helps to hold together cells. This discovery changes understanding of the cell's scaffolding.

Evolutionary adaptations in organisms can be reversed, but rarely

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

Scientists have showed that some species of insects have gained, lost and regained wings over millions of years.

Rates of bioloical ageing vary widely, says study

Posted in Medicine on 7th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

A study of people born within a year of each other has uncovered a huge gulf in the speed at which their bodies age.

New Research Shows How Brain Reconstructs Past Events

Posted in Science on 5th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

When remembering something from our past, the entire event can be reactivated in the brain, including incidental information, such as what music may have been playing.