Archive: 17/04/2014
Conceptual representation in the brain: Towards mind-reading
Your measured brain signals can reveal whether you are thinking about an animal or a tool. That's what neuroscientist Irina Simanova discovered during her PhD at Radboud University, where she investigated the conceptual representation ...
Apr 17, 2014
Cholesterol unlocks clues to prostate cancer spread
(Medical Xpress)—The findings could help explain why taking statins – commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs – is thought to slow the progress of the disease in some cases.
Apr 17, 2014
Philippines asks airline passengers to check for MERS
The Philippines on Thursday asked more than 400 passengers who shared an airline flight with a man infected with the MERS virus to check in with the health department immediately.
Apr 17, 2014
Research links sadness with avoidance of indulgent behavior
Getting the kids to go easy on the chocolate bunnies this year could be simple as sitting them down Easter morning and making them watch "Old Yeller."
Apr 17, 2014
Arthritis patients want more psychological and emotional support
New research from UWE Bristol has found a high demand for help to cope with the social and emotional implications of inflammatory arthritis among patients. The study, which will be presented at Rheumatology 2014 this month, ...
Apr 17, 2014