Interactions of messenger RNAs and micro-RNAs during brain development

One of the big challenges in neurobiology is cell classification, a problem compounded by the fact…

What you eat could impact your brain and memory

High levels of a satiety hormone could decrease a person's likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. For…

Lowering blood pressure reduces risk of cognitive impairment

Intensive control of blood pressure in older people significantly reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive…

A solid scaffolding for our cells

To perform properly the task for which they have been synthesized, proteins must first assemble to…

Physicists find the limits of multitasking in biological networks

Physicists have successfully characterized a model that details the limits of multitasking in biological networks. Their…

In test of wisdom, new research favors Yoda over Spock

A person's ability to reason wisely about a challenging situation may improve when they also experience…

Not all saturated fats are equal when it comes to heart health

The type of saturated fats we eat can affect our risk of a heart attack.

Train the brain to form good habits through repetition

You can hack your brain to form good habits -- like going to the gym and…

New family of fungi threatens a UNESCO-listed 8-century-old cathedral in Portugal

A peculiar fungus was retrieved from an artwork in the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, Portugal during…

Trial using donated eye tissue offers stem cell surgery hope

People with sight problems could benefit from insights from a surgical trial advance that has been…