Scientists have used human skin cells to create what they believe is the first cerebral organoid system, or ‘mini-brain,’ for…
Phantom sensations: When the sense of touch deceives
Without being aware of it, people sometimes wrongly perceive tactile sensations. A new study shows how healthy people can sometimes…
Language-savvy parents improve their children’s reading development, study shows
Parents with higher reading-related knowledge are not only more likely to have children with higher reading scores but are also…
Medical News Today: Low vitamin K may reduce mobility in older adults
Researchers found that older adults with vitamin K deficiency were more likely to develop mobility disability, such as difficulty walking…
Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumours during surgery
An artificial nose developed in Finland helps neurosurgeons to identify cancerous tissue during surgery and enables the more precise excision…
Medical News Today: How the online world is affecting the human brain
An international report examines how online behavior is affecting brain function. Scientists looked at concentration, memory, and social cognition.
Translating university lectures in multiple languages
Researchers report a new machine translation system that outputs subtitles in multiple languages for archived university lectures. As countries like…
Vagus nerve stimulation study shows significant reduction in rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
The results of a pilot study suggest that electro stimulation of one of the nerves connecting the brain to the…
Medical News Today: Low fruit and vegetable intake may account for millions of deaths
New research estimates that an insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables is likely to be behind millions of cardiovascular deaths…
Weekly Health Quiz: Sleep Woes, Rabies and the Healing Power of Nature
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