biology
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.
Why your immune system may control your brain and your social behavior
Posted in Medicine on 17th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
That finding could have implications for diseases such as autism-spectrum and schizophrenia, the researchers suggest.