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.