Scientists have shown that delta waves emitted while we sleep are not generalized periods of silence during which the cortex…
Potato as effective as carbohydrate gels for boosting athletic performance, study finds
Consuming potato puree during prolonged exercise works just as well as a commercial carbohydrate gel in sustaining blood glucose levels…
Candidate Ebola vaccine still effective when highly diluted, macaque study finds
A single dose of a highly diluted VSV-Ebola virus (EBOV) vaccine — approximately one-millionth of what is in the vaccine…
Cutting-edge neuroethics with ground-breaking neurotechnologies
Scientists are developing powerful new devices and technologies to monitor and regulate brain activity. To ensure NIH keeps pace with…
Stress in the powerhouse of the cell
Researchers discover a new principle — how cells protect themselves from mitochondrial defects.
Medical News Today: Atrial fibrillation: Daily alcoholic drink riskier than binge drinking
New research finds that frequent low alcohol consumption, such as one daily drink, has a higher risk of atrial fibrillation…
Genes linked to sex ratio and male fertility in mice
Researchers find genes that help maintain the 50-50 balance between male and female offspring in mice — and that have…
Climate: Uncertainty in scientific predictions can help and harm credibility
The ways climate scientists explain their predictions about the impact of global warming can either promote or limit their persuasiveness.
Easy at-home assessment of teeth grinding in sleep
An easy-to-use electrode set can assess sleep bruxism severity as well as a conventional polysomnography, a new study shows.
Lifestyle is a threat to gut bacteria: Ötzi proves it, study shows
The evolution of dietary and hygienic habits in Western countries is associated with a decrease in the bacteria that help…