biology
Compound may untangle damage leading to some dementias
Posted in Medicine on 11th Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller
Preclinical study suggests a possible treatment for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Orangutan squeaks reveal language evolution, says study
Posted in Science on 9th Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller
Scientists who spent years listening to the communication calls of Orangutans say their eavesdropping has shed light on the origin of human language.
Brain imaging shows benefits of a good nights' sleep
Posted in Science on 3rd Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller
Sleep plays an integral role in our ability to learn new things.
Device reads brain activity to help locked-in people communicate
Posted in Medicine on 1st Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller
It can tell whether a completely paralyzed person is thinking yes or no
Scientists find brain hormone that triggers fat burning
Posted in Science on 30th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
Biologists have identified a brain hormone that appears to trigger fat burning in the gut.