The various treatments for 'Viking disease' are coming under closer scrutiny. Research shows that crooked fingers…
Month: June 2018
New mechanism by which Alzheimer’s disease spreads through the brain discovered
The waste-disposal system in a cell can spread harmful protein aggregates between neurons in the brain…
Neuronal activity sheds light on the origin of consciousness
A new study identifies and measures the neural activity associated with a new conscious experience. It…
Attacking bacteria with shark skin-inspired surfaces
Sharks are often the subject of TV specials or news stories focusing on their attacks on…
Large-scale whaling in north Scandinavia may date back to 6th century
The intensive whaling that has pushed many species to the brink of extinction today may be…
Mediterranean-style eating with lean, unprocessed red meat improves heart disease risk
Adopting a Mediterranean-style eating pattern improves heart health, with or without reducing red meat intake, if…
E- textiles control home appliances with the swipe of a finger
Electronic textiles could allow a person to control household appliances or computers from a distance simply…
Adolescents who consume diet high in saturated fats may develop poor stress skills
Adolescents who consume a diet high in saturated fats may develop poor stress coping skills, signs…
Deadly fungus found for first time in critically endangered amphibian species
A fungal pathogen which has led to the extinction of entire species in South America has…
Environmental threats put bumblebee queens under pressure
Researchers found that environmental threats are piling onto the stress faced by nest-building bumblebee queens.