Until recently, scientists believed that a brain region called the hypothalamus makes us thirsty when it detects a drop in…
The salt-craving neurons
Pass the potato chips, please! New research discovers neural circuits that regulate craving and satiation for salty tastes.
Artificial intelligence can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies
Researchers have created new artificial intelligence software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more accurately and quickly than…
Kids store 1.5 megabytes of information to master their native language
Learning one’s native language may seem effortless. But new research suggests that language acquisition between birth and 18 is a…
Retinal prion disease study redefines role for brain cells
Scientists studying the progression of inherited and infectious eye diseases that can cause blindness have found that microglia, a type…
Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma
Engineers have built a tiny, flexible sensor that is faster and more precise than past attempts at tracking a brain…
Newly discovered role for climbing fibers: Conveying a sensory snapshot to the cerebellum
Though there is a wealth knowledge supporting the idea that sensory cues benefit motor learning, the precise brain circuitry and…
Smartphone app detects diet cheat
According to a recent study, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app called OnTrack can predict ahead of time when users are likely…
Flu Tied to Heart Failure Worsening
When the number of reported flu cases goes up, so does the number of hospitalizations for heart failure.
Flu Tied to Heart Failure Worsening
When the number of reported flu cases goes up, so does the number of hospitalizations for heart failure.