Archive: 24/05/2012
The auditory cortex adapts agilely with concentration
The birth of sensory perception on the human cerebral cortex is yet to be fully explained. The different areas on the cortex function in cooperation, and no perception is the outcome of only one area working alone. In his ...
May 24, 2012
Research team uncovers mechanism behind drugs that cause altered immunity
(Medical Xpress) -- An Australian research team has opened the door to understanding why certain drugs cause a so called altered immunity response when offered as treatment for certain specific ailments. In their paper published ...
May 24, 2012
Older African-Americans use religious songs to cope with stress, study shows
(Medical Xpress) -- New research from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Nursing has shown that older African-Americans use religious songs in a personal way to cope with stressful life events. Songs long ...
May 24, 2012
New genetic method pinpoints geographic origin
(Medical Xpress) -- Understanding the genetic diversity within and between populations has important implications for studies of human disease and evolution. This includes identifying associations between genetic variants ...
May 24, 2012
World's biggest stroke clot-buster trial reveals patient benefits
(Medical Xpress) -- Patients given a clot-busting drug within six hours of a stroke are more likely to make a better recovery than those who do not receive the treatment, new research has found.
May 24, 2012