New OCT technique provides better 3-D imaging of the cellular structure of the eye

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution live imaging technique that can be used for early…

Brain lays foundation for reason in childhood

Structural connections between frontal and parietal areas in children’s brains can predict their ability to reason…

Manipulating brain network to change cognitive functions: New breakthrough in neuroscience

When an electric circuit breaks down, we can repair it by restoring connections in the circuit.…

Early term babies are at greater risk for diabetes and obesity-related diseases

Early term deliveries impact babies' long-term health with increased risk of diabetes and obesity-related illnesses as…

New approach makes it easier to find novel drugs

Scientists have created a new way of screening compounds that is more sensitive than existing methods,…

Compound derived from marijuana interacts with antiepileptic drugs

New research suggests that an investigational neurological treatment derived from cannabis may alter the blood levels…

Teen brains may not be as hard-wired for crime as previously thought

Spikes in crime rates for teens and young adults suggest that biology may primarily drive risk-taking…

Greater access to higher education could have reversed EU referendum result

New research suggests that greater access to higher education can influence political outcomes.

Gold specks raise hopes for better cancer treatments

A tiny medical device containing gold specks could boost the effects of cancer medication and reduce…

More accurate estimates of state opioid and heroin fatalities

A new study presents a correction procedure to refine data reporting opioid and heroin deaths per…