The sun stimulates spending: investors bet heavily on sunny days
It is often said that we cannot control the weather. But what if the weather controls how and when we… Read More »The sun stimulates spending: investors bet heavily on sunny days
The embryo assembles itself | daily science
Biological processes depend on the pieces of the puzzle coming together and interacting. Under specific conditions, these interactions can create… Read More »The embryo assembles itself | daily science
Lighting up the brain: What happens when our “serotonin center” is activated?
Using mice, scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and their collaborators at Keio University School of… Read More »Lighting up the brain: What happens when our “serotonin center” is activated?
Researchers discover “Trojan horse” virus hidden in a human parasite
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a new RNA virus that they believe… Read More »Researchers discover “Trojan horse” virus hidden in a human parasite
Researchers identify genetic cause of intellectual disability that affects tens of thousands
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations… Read More »Researchers identify genetic cause of intellectual disability that affects tens of thousands
Babies listen to much more speech than music at home
Speech and music are the dominant elements of a baby’s listening environment. While previous research has shown that speech plays… Read More »Babies listen to much more speech than music at home
Antibodies may help in the fight against influenza B
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a major public health threat that… Read More »Antibodies may help in the fight against influenza B
Children’s visual experience may be key to better computer vision training
According to research by an interdisciplinary team from the State of Pennsylvania. In the first two years of life, children… Read More »Children’s visual experience may be key to better computer vision training
Scientists develop visual tool to help people group foods according to their processing levels
Scientists at VTC’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute who study ultra-processed foods have created a new tool to evaluate the rewarding… Read More »Scientists develop visual tool to help people group foods according to their processing levels
Early signs of memory problems associated with changes in the brain
People who report early memory problems and whose partners also suspect they have memory problems have higher levels of tau… Read More »Early signs of memory problems associated with changes in the brain