Women who have previously been infected with dengue virus may be at risk for increased damage to their fetuses and […]
What does ‘dead’ mean?
Should death be defined in strictly biological terms — as the body’s failure to maintain integrated functioning of respiration, blood […]
Stem cell-derived neurons stop seizures and improve cognitive function: People with untreatable epilepsy may one day have a treatment
About 3.4 million Americans, or 1.2 percent of the population, have active epilepsy. Although the majority respond to medication, between […]
Sequential imaging of Zika-exposed fetuses reveals most have normal brain development: Severe congenital brain abnormalities seen in a small number of Zika-affected pregnancies
Ultrasound (US) imaging performed during pregnancy and after childbirth revealed most Zika-related brain abnormalities experienced by infants exposed to the […]
Brain structure could influence behavior
New research focusing on how brain structure may impact brain activity and ultimately human behavior could one day lead to […]
Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area: Cerebellum checks and corrects thoughts, movement
The cerebellum can’t get no respect. Located inconveniently on the underside of the brain and initially thought to be limited […]
Nerve-on-a-chip platform makes neuroprosthetics more effective
Neuroprosthetics — implants containing multi-contact electrodes that can substitute certain nerve functionalities — have the potential to work wonders. They […]
Would you zap your brain to improve your memory? Scientists study attitudes toward brain stimulation
Using a few wires and sponges, in ordinary homes around the world, people are trying to hack their own minds. […]
Hormone alters male brain networks to enhance sexual and emotional function
Scientists have gained new insights into how the ‘master regulator’ of reproduction affects men’s brains. In a new study, scientists […]
Stem cell proliferation is controlled directly by nervous system, scientists find
Somatic stem cells are microscopic workhorses, constantly regenerating cells throughout the body: skin and the lining of the intestine, for […]