His 15-year quest to understand how brain cells communicate provided the underlying science for many antipsychotic drugs.
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People urged to seek prompt medical advice if they suspect rabies exposure
There is only a short window of opportunity to seek medical help before rabies becomes almost invariably fatal, but people…
‘Superbugs’ found on many hospital patients’ hands and what they touch most often
For decades, hospitals have worked to get staff to wash their hands and prevent the spread of germs. But a…
Petting zoos could potentially transmit highly virulent drug-resistant bacteria to visitors
New research shows that petting zoos can create a diverse reservoir of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, which could lead to highly…
Ecological study identifies potential association between antimicrobial resistance and climate change
New research identifies a novel association between antibiotic resistance and climate change.
Experts sound alarm as mosquito- and tick-borne diseases set to flourish in warmer climate
New research shows that the geographical range of vector-borne diseases such as Chikungunya, dengue fever, leishmaniasis, and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)…
Train your brain, change your brain
Less than one hour of brain training with neurofeedback leads to a strengthening of neural connections and communication among brain…
ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may suffer undetected cognitive dysfunction
Researchers assessed 20 patients as they left the ICU and every single patient had detectable cognitive deficits in two or…
Growth hormone acts to prevent weight loss
A new study shows that, like leptin, growth hormone contributes directly to energy conservation when the body loses weight.
Gene-Edited Babies: What a Chinese Scientist Told an American Mentor
Stanford is investigating Stephen Quake’s interactions with He Jiankui, the scientist who performed the controversial experiment.