For a year, the academic open-access publisher Frontiers, has been searching for the hottest research that…
Month: May 2017
Ground-Breaking Science Recognized in Major New Frontiers Research Award
For a year, the academic open-access publisher Frontiers, has been searching for the hottest research that…
Washington becomes 1st state to approve net-neutrality rules
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Washington became the first state Monday to set up its own net-neutrality…
Risk of heart transplant rejection reduced by desensitising patient antibodies
The risk of heart transplant rejection can be reduced by desensitising patient antibodies, according to new…
Silent seizures recorded in the hippocampus of two patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Investigators have identified silent, seizure-like activity in the hippocampus -- a brain structure significantly affected in…
Is alternate-day fasting more effective for weight loss?
Alternate day fasting regimens have increased in popularity because some patients find it difficult to adhere…
Gauging 5-year outcomes after concussive blast traumatic brain injury
Most wartime traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are mild but the long-term clinical effects of these injuries…
The mysterious powers of spider silks
Spider silks, ounce for ounce, can be stronger than steel, and much more tough and flexible.…
New model could speed up colon cancer research
Using the CRISPR gene editing system, researchers have shown they can generate colon tumors in mice…
Ill-gotten gains are worth less in the brain
The brain responds less to money gained from immoral actions than money earned decently, reveals a…