The poster child for basic research might well be a one-celled green algae found in ordinary lakes and ponds. Amazingly, this unassuming creature—called Chlamydomonas—is helping scientists solve one of the most complex ...
Oct 1, 2013
0
0
With a few flicks of a light switch—on-off-on-off—Stanford University's Oscar Abilez is one step closer to changing the lives of millions.
Sep 19, 2013
0
0
Combat, cancer and accidents—all can cause devastating nerve injuries. Sometimes, the body heals on its own.
Aug 27, 2013
0
0
Every day the human brain encounters a cacophony of sounds, often all simultaneously competing for its attention.
Jul 19, 2013
0
0
West Nile virus, Lyme disease and hantavirus. All are infectious diseases spreading in animals and in people. Is human interaction with the environment somehow responsible for the increase in these diseases?
Jun 28, 2013
0
0
The human brain is the most complex biological structure on Earth. It has about 100 billion neurons—each of which has thousands of connections to other neurons.
Jun 13, 2013
0
0
(Medical Xpress)—The newest public health threat in Africa, scientists have found, is coming from a previously unknown source: the banded mongoose. Leptospirosis, the disease is called. And the banded mongoose carries it.
May 14, 2013
0
1
Most often, people associate circadian rhythms with the symptoms of jet lag that occur after crossing several time zones. Circadian rhythms, which get their cues from light and darkness, can change sleep-wake cycles, hormone ...
Apr 30, 2013
0
0
(Medical Xpress)—The cochlear implant is widely considered to be the most successful neural prosthetic on the market. The implant, which helps deaf individuals perceive sound, translates auditory information into electrical ...
Apr 5, 2013
0
0
When you're studying for an exam, is there something you can do while you sleep to retain the information better?
Jan 15, 2013
1
0
