• Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 20th, 2014
Extremely Old Crustaceans Found Holding Their Offspring

Extremely Old Crustaceans Found Holding Their Offspring

The creatures were fossilized with their eggs and newborns

Human Innate Immune Cells Transplanted in Mice for the First Time

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

Highly-Evolved Brain Circuits Responsible for Triggering Alzheimer's

Yale researchers made the discovery in a new scientific study

Single Immune Gene Protects Us Against Dangerous Gut Bacteria

Single Immune Gene Protects Us Against Dangerous Gut Bacteria

The gene codes for the production of intestinal mucus

Oxytocin May Benefit Children with Autism

Oxytocin May Benefit Children with Autism

Brain functions were shown to improve after a single dose

Lithium Efficiency Against Bipolar Disorders Controlled by Genes

Lithium Efficiency Against Bipolar Disorders Controlled by Genes

Not all people experience the same beneficial effects

Genetic Switch Leads to Reduced Brain Volume in Depression

Genetic Switch Leads to Reduced Brain Volume in Depression

A similar mechanism is active in stressed individuals as well

Yale Experts Create Effective Cancer Drug

Yale Experts Create Effective Cancer Drug

The substance proved very effective in animal lab tests

Appetite for Food May Keep Drug Cravings in Check

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

Antidepressants Up Risks of Premature Births

Experts thought that depression was responsible for this increase in risks

Autism Possibly Triggered by Evolutionary Adaptation

Autism Possibly Triggered by Evolutionary Adaptation

Experts gain new insights into the origins of this condition

Lasers Can Cancel Each Other Out

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

ADHD May Be Caused by Mothers' Cell Phone Use

Exposure to cell phone radiations during pregnancy should be avoided

Child Abuse Rates Soar in the United States

Child Abuse Rates Soar in the United States

Official statistics are alarming, investigators say

Genetic Underpinnings of Depression Nearly Identified

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

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

Large Part of Human Brain Is Shaped Before Birth

The conclusion belongs to a massive scientific study on the issue

 
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