Discovery offers new hope to repair spinal cord injuries

Scientists have created a special type of neuron from human stem cells that could potentially repair…

Stem cells help researchers identify neuronal defects causing Angelman syndrome

Researchers have used stem cells derived from patients with Angelman syndrome to identify the underlying neuronal…

Facing nightmare scenarios before discharge lifts confidence of parents of babies in NICU

The key to improving confidence among parents of ill or premature infants may lie in simulated…

Lyme disease researchers seek consensus as number of cases grows

Scientists have built a large body of knowledge about Lyme disease over the past 40 years,…

How dogs interact with others plays a role in decision-making

Dynamics between familiar dogs may influence their likelihood of learning from each other, new research shows.…

Genetic factors may contribute to adverse effects produced by synthetic cannabinoids

Synthetic cannabinoid abuse is a growing problem in the US. New discoveries tied to genetic factors…

What can we learn from dinosaur proteins?

Researchers recently confirmed it is possible to extract proteins from 80-million-year-old dinosaur bones. The discovery sparks…

Orange essential oil may help alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder

PTSD will affect about 8 percent of people during their lives. A new study suggests that…

Nanosponges lessen severity of streptococcal infections

Researchers have shown that engineered nanosponges can reduce the severity of infections caused by the bacteria…

Starvation prompts body temperature, blood sugar changes to tolerate next food limitation

Rats that have experienced past episodes of limited food resources make physiological adaptations that may extend…