biology

Scientists grow mini human brains

Posted in Science on 31st Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

Mini midbrains provide next generation platforms to investigate human brain biology, diseases and therapeutics, report scientists.

Synaptic bridges help brain cells communicate

Posted in Science on 29th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

Neurons rely on complicated surrounding processes in order to communicate with each other.

Gene 'reboots' stem cells to slow or reverse the aging process

Posted in Science on 28th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

Nanog, has been shown to replenish the ability of adult stem cells to regenerate, which could be used to slow or even reverse the aging process in humans.

Brain map carves cortex into twice as many areas

Posted in Science on 21st Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

It has been mapped in various ways for centuries, but this new effort is a landmark attempt at a definitive, modern atlas for neuroscientists.

DNA sequencer sent to space station

Posted in Hardware on 20th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

NASA has sent a DNA sequencer to the International Space Station in an effort to help astronauts monitor their own health.