Using Latin to analyse other languages

A researcher has figured out why Latin still turned up in many documents in the 17th…

Cells grow more naturally in ‘spaghetti’

The usual way of cultivating cells is to use a flat laboratory dish of glass. However,…

Northern oceans used to pump carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

Norwegian Sea acted as carbon dioxide source in the past. It pumped the greenhouse gas into…

Children with poor vitamin B12 status early in life struggle more with tasks, recognition and interpreting feelings

Small children with low levels of vitamin B12 had more difficulties solving cognitive tests, such as…

Alzheimer’s disease: On the hunt for the biomarker signal for early detection

Around 100,000 Austrians suffer from Alzheimer's disease and 16,000 from Parkinson's. Experts estimate that, in view…

Conflict between the sexes maintains diversity in brain hormones

Men are from Mars and women are from Venus?  Whiles this stereotype is extreme and controversial,…

Researchers crack structure of key protein in Zika virus

The genomic replication of the Zika virus (ZIKV) is made possible by its 'NS5' protein. Scientists…

Identifying genes key to human memory: Insights from genetics and cognitive neuroscience

Researchers have identified more than 100 genes important for memory in people. The study is among…

From the classroom to the NICU: Real-world neuroscience opening new avenues

When going to the movies with friends, one small action can make a big difference to…

People who watch entertainment TV are more likely to vote for populist politicians

People exposed to entertainment television are more likely to vote for populist politicians according to a…