Using DNA to predict schizophrenia, autism

A single amino acid substitution in the protein CX3CR1 may act as predictor for schizophrenia and…

Faulty DNA repair depresses neural development

Researchers have discovered DNA polymerase ? (Pol?) deficiency in neural stem cells affects neuronal survival and neural…

A philosophical mythbuster

Cognitive neuroscience gives us a glimpse into our brain activity; it allows us to learn more…

A philosophical mythbuster

Cognitive neuroscience gives us a glimpse into our brain activity; it allows us to learn more…

Alcohol abuse, dental conditions, mental health found to be causes of avoidable US emergency visits

Alcohol abuse, dental conditions, and mental health were found to be the main causes of avoidable…

Record-low 2016 Antarctic sea ice due to ‘perfect storm’ of tropical, polar conditions

The sudden, unexpected nosedive in Antarctic sea ice last year was due to a unique one-two…

Improving earthquake resistance with a single crystal

A new heating method for certain metals could lead to improved earthquake-resistant construction materials.

Apes’ abilities misunderstood by decades of poor science

Hundreds of scientific studies over two decades have told us that apes are clever -- just…

Mass production of biodegradable plastic

Introducing a simple step to the production of plant-derived, biodegradable plastic could improve its properties while…

Love your beauty rest? You can thank these brain cells

Researchers report the unexpected presence of a type of neuron in the brains of mice that…