Even 3- to 5-year-olds know what typical dogs and fish look like — and they apply that knowledge when they…
Lung cell patches its own DNA on the fly to survive influenza
Scientists have identified one kind of lung cell that can hustle to repair its damaged DNA and survive an attack…
Expanding functions of conducting microbial nanowires for chemical, biological sensors
Microbiologists report ‘a major advance’ in the quest to develop electrically conductive protein nanowires in the bacterium Geobacter sulfurreducens for…
How a Medicare Buy-In or Public Option Could Threaten Obamacare
Some Democrats are proposing a government alternative to private insurance. But allowing people to choose such a plan may destabilize…
Medical News Today: What to know about red light therapy
Among other things, red light therapy can improve acne, speed up wound healing, and reduce inflammation. There is a very…
New insights into how the brain works
This study provides new insights into the functional relationships between inhibitory and excitatory neurons in the brain.
Blocking dopamine weakens effects of cocaine
Blocking dopamine receptors in different regions of the amygdala reduces drug seeking and taking behavior with varying longevity.
Impaired brain activity in rats with family history of alcohol abuse
Neural activity that reflects the intention to drink alcohol is observed in the prefrontal cortex and is blunted in rats…
Medical News Today: Exercises and tips for better posture
Many exercises can help improve posture, including bridges, planks, and other yoga poses. In this article, we look at healthy…
Clinical trial reveals potential for treating larger strokes with thrombectomy
Building on research results showing patients with larger ischemic strokes could benefit from endovascular thrombectomy, an international, multicenter Phase III…