biology
Dreaming brain rhythms lock in memories
Posted in Medicine on 13th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
REM sleep is the phase during which, at least in humans, dreams take place; The question of whether it is important for settling new memories has been difficult to answer.
NASA is observing how microbes adapt aboard the ISS
Posted in Science on 12th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
The effort will allow for the development of methods for minimizing any danger created by the microbes during lengthy missions.
Climate change: survival of the oldest species?
Posted in Featured, Science on 9th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
The logic is relatively simple: The reason theyre so old is that theyve been tested by environmental shifts before and have come out on top.
Music improves baby brain responses to music and speech
Posted in Science on 8th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
'This means that early, engaging musical experiences can have a more global effect on cognitive skills.'
Bipolar disorder has genetic links to autism, a new study shows
Posted in Science on 6th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
A new study suggests there may be an overlap between rare genetic variations linked to bipolar disorder and those implicated in schizophrenia and autism.