Damaged fibers in the brain or spinal cord usually don’t heal. Neuroscientists have high hopes for new methods based on…
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Overlapping genomic regions underlie canine fearfulness and human mental disorders
Researchers have identified two novel anxiety-related genomic regions in German Shepherd dogs. The region associated with fearfulness corresponds with the…
It may be possible to restore memory function in Alzheimer’s, preclinical study finds
New research reveals a new approach to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that may eventually make it possible to reverse memory loss,…
Identifying factors that influence mercury levels in tuna
Most consumers’ exposure to toxic methylmercury occurs when they eat fish. New research could help clarify why methylmercury concentrations in…
Suicide risk in people with autism
Researchers have conducted the first population-based study of suicidality in individuals with ASD in the United States. The 20-year retrospective…
Targeted treatment shrinks deadly pediatric brain tumors
For children — whose tiny bodies are still growing — chemotherapy and radiation treatments can cause lifelong damage. Now, scientists…
Even a 20-Second Exercise ‘Snack’ Can Improve Fitness
As little as 20 seconds of brisk stair climbing, done several times a day, might be enough to increase aerobic…
Even a 20-Second Exercise ‘Snack’ Can Improve Fitness
As little as 20 seconds of brisk stair climbing, done several times a day, might be enough to increase aerobic…
Even a 20-Second Exercise ‘Snack’ Can Improve Fitness
As little as 20 seconds of brisk stair climbing, done several times a day, might be enough to increase aerobic…
Shift work for mothers associated with reduced fetal growth and longer pregnancies
Shift work exposure in mothers can result in reduced fetal growth and longer pregnancies, even when the shift work is…