Scientists engineer human spinal cord implants for treating paralysis

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For the first time in the world, researchers from Sagol Center for Regenerative Biotechnology at Tel Aviv University have engineered 3D human spinal cord...

Adequate sleep is essential for memory consolidation

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A lot of students who think they can improve their grades on exams by pulling all-nighters find out this does not work. Brandeis University...

Researchers use deep learning model to simulate brain topography

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Damage to a part of the brain that processes visual information — the inferotemporal (IT) cortex — can be devastating, especially for adults. Those...

Clot risk is increased by long periods of travel

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A lot of people are feeling excited about plans to travel over the holiday season. However, it is advised that caution be taken dealing...

Researchers develop surgical “duct tape” as an alternative to sutures

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A staple on any engineer’s workbench, duct tape is a quick and dependable fix for cracks and tears in many structural materials. MIT engineers...

Asthma symptoms can be improved with a psychological approach

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Severe asthma can be a very debilitating and even life threatening. Research has shown input from a psychologist may help to improve symptoms of...

Research reveals bilateral oophorectomy may increase a woman’s risk for dementia

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Despite the advantage of an oophorectomy reducing the threat of ovarian cancer, it is not without risk. Removing the ovaries causes premature menopause and...

Symptoms of ADHD may be decreased by exercise before school

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There is an interest in natural remedies for ADHD due to concerns about the potential for side effects from the use of drugs to...

Similar genes make long-term relationships work

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Individuals in a long-term spousal situation appear to become more like each other as the relationship continues over time. The reason that this phenomenon...

Research explores self-management treatment for pelvic organ prolapse

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University of Stirling researchers will explore the clinical and cost effectiveness of an innovative self-management programme designed to help improve the lives of women...

Study shows no Alzheimer’s drug in near future

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The first and only analysis of clinical trials that were aimed at developing a drug that could be a potential cure for Alzheimer’s disease...

High cholesterol increases breast cancer risk by 164 percent

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The largest long-term study of any association between cholesterol levels and the incidence of breast cancer has found significant evidence that high cholesterol increases...