- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 20th, 2014
Extremely Old Crustaceans Found Holding Their Offspring
The creatures were fossilized with their eggs and newborns
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 19th, 2014
Human Innate Immune Cells Transplanted in Mice for the First Time
This will enable scientists to better study human diseases
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 19th, 2014
Highly-Evolved Brain Circuits Responsible for Triggering Alzheimer's
Yale researchers made the discovery in a new scientific study
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 3rd, 2014
Single Immune Gene Protects Us Against Dangerous Gut Bacteria
The gene codes for the production of intestinal mucus
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 3rd, 2013
Oxytocin May Benefit Children with Autism
Brain functions were shown to improve after a single dose
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 25th, 2012
Lithium Efficiency Against Bipolar Disorders Controlled by Genes
Not all people experience the same beneficial effects
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 14th, 2012
Genetic Switch Leads to Reduced Brain Volume in Depression
A similar mechanism is active in stressed individuals as well
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 16th, 2012
Yale Experts Create Effective Cancer Drug
The substance proved very effective in animal lab tests
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 26th, 2012
Appetite for Food May Keep Drug Cravings in Check
The brain apparently cannot code for both at the same time
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 29th, 2012
Antidepressants Up Risks of Premature Births
Experts thought that depression was responsible for this increase in risks
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 16th, 2012
Autism Possibly Triggered by Evolutionary Adaptation
Experts gain new insights into the origins of this condition
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 25th, 2012
Lasers Can Cancel Each Other Out
New effect discovered by international scientific collaboration
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 19th, 2012
ADHD May Be Caused by Mothers' Cell Phone Use
Exposure to cell phone radiations during pregnancy should be avoided
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 6th, 2012
Child Abuse Rates Soar in the United States
Official statistics are alarming, investigators say
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 6th, 2012
Genetic Underpinnings of Depression Nearly Identified
Experts are zeroing in on the genes that may favor the condition
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 22nd, 2011
Meditation Shuts Down Parts of the Brain
Experienced practitioners may be able to do this at will
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 27th, 2011
Large Part of Human Brain Is Shaped Before Birth
The conclusion belongs to a massive scientific study on the issue