Researchers have found that immune cells that typically protect neurons from damage may be the link between early and late…
Study ties poor sleep to reduced memory performance in older adults
A new study has found that variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of…
Hydrogel offers double punch against orthopedic bone infections
Surgery prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds, cancer treatment and other conditions can lead to bone infections that are difficult…
A wearable vibration sensor for accurate voice recognition
Scientists have developed a flexible and wearable vibration responsive sensor. When this sensor is attached to a neck, it can…
Helping the body’s ability to grow bone
For the first time, scientists have been able to study how well synthetic bone grafts stand up to the rigors…
Screams contain a ‘calling card’ for the vocalizer’s identity
Listeners can correctly identify whether pairs of screams were produced by the same person or two different people — a…
Music students do better in school than non-musical peers
High school students who take music courses score significantly better on math, science and English exams than their non-musical peers,…
A solarium for hens? How to increase the vitamin D content of eggs
Many people suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. This can result in brittle bones and an increased risk of respiratory…
Untangling the complicated relationships between people and nature for a brighter future
With major crises such as extinctions and environmental degradation upon us, there’s never been a more crucial time to find…
Non-invasive view into the heart
The non-invasive measurement of blood flow to the heart using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is on par with cardiac catheterization.