Whole-brain map of electrical connections key to forming memories constructed by researchers

A team of neuroscientists has constructed the first whole-brain map of electrical connectivity in the brain…

Antibiotics resistance: Researchers succeed to block genes of resistance

Scientists have design better molecules that make it harder for plasmids to move between bacteria.

Brains of children with a better physical fitness possess a greater volume of gray matter

Physical fitness in children may affect their brain structure, which in turn may have an influence…

Schooling fish mainly react to one or two neighbors at a time

Schooling fish constantly change who they decide to pay attention to and respond to one or…

Video game improves balance in youth with autism

Playing a video game that rewards participants for holding various "ninja" poses could help children and…

Biomechanical model could reduce wobbling of pedestrian bridges

The dangerous wobbling of pedestrian bridges could be reduced by using biomechanically inspired models of pedestrian…

Proposed cuts to US Malaria Initiative could mean millions more malaria cases

Cutting the budget of the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) by 44 percent, as the US Congress…

Second HIV test helps prevent incorrect HIV diagnosis in infants

Confirmatory HIV testing can substantially reduce the number of infants in South Africa who may be…

Specific tumor environment found that triggers cells to metastasize

The environment surrounding a tumor can trigger metastatic behavior in cancer cells, a team of bioengineers…

Correctly used neonics do not adversely affect honeybee colonies, new research finds

Amid mounting controversy over use of neonicotinoids and declining bee population, a new analysis of previously…