Brain clock ticks differently in autism
Credit: RIKEN The neural 'time windows' in certain small brain areas contribute to the complex cognitive symptoms of autism, new research suggests. In a brain...
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No association between antiepileptic drug use and dementia
No association between antiepileptic drug use and dementia risk found in over 100,000 patients followed in general and neuropsychiatrist practices in Germany Frankfurt, Germany, February...
University of Konstanz gains new insights into development of the human immune system
Scientists at the University of Konstanz identify fierce competition between the human immune system and bacterial pathogensCredit: Electron Microscopy Centre Cell biologists from the University...
Is using marijuana in adolescence associated with increased risk of depression, anxiety or suicidal behavior later in life?
Bottom Line: Marijuana is commonly used by teenagers but not much is known about how that use might impact mood and risk of suicide later in...
Undersea gases could superheat the planet
Carbon reservoirs on the ocean bottom caused global warming before -- and could do it again, according to research by an international team of scientists...
Cryofixation and electron tomography reveals novel compartment in arbuscular mycorrhiza
Discovery may be key to understanding nutrient and water uptake in crops ST. LOUIS, MO, February 13, 2019 - Agricultural productivity depends on supplying crops...
Movement impairments in autism could be reversible
Scientists uncover underlying genetic mechanism that leads to motor issues in autism spectrum disorders Researchers from Cardiff University have established a link between a genetic...
New wheelchair design: A hand gear for better ergonomics
Using biomedical modelling, researchers at TU Wien have developed a completely new type of wheelchair; specially designed handles make the drive more efficient and ergonomicCredit:...
Human antiviral 'GS-441524' shows great promise against this infectious disease of cats
Credit: Adel Gastle The emergence of exotic diseases such as Ebola and SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) in people has prompted intensive research into new...
Customized mix of materials for three-dimensional micro- and nanostructures
New process combines 3D laser lithography with microfluidics -- publication in Science AdvancesCredit: Figure: Frederik Mayer, INT/KIT Three-dimensional structures on the micrometer and nanometer scales...
Fate of meerkats tied to seasonal climate effects
Credit: UZH The effects of climate change are especially obvious in arid environments where resources are scarce and subject to seasonal availability. However, the demographic...
No stink bugs allowed: Study shows size of gaps needed for invasion
Openings less than 3-by-7 millimeters prevent most brown marmorated stink bugs from enteringCredit: Mohammed El Damir, Bugwood.org, CC BY 3.0 US Annapolis, MD; February 13,...
New clue in curious case of cassowary casque
200-year-old mystery surrounding iconic Australian bird A team of Australian scientists has completed research that could help solve a 200-year-old mystery surrounding an iconic Australian...
Bioluminescent deep-sea creatures illuminate the effectiveness of new cancer therapies
A study by scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC presents a new, less expensive and more accurate way to engineer and monitor...
Newly discovered turtle species is facing extinction
Credit: Thomas Ziegler For decades, it has been assumed that the Chinese Softshell Turtles from East Asia all belonged to one and the same species,...
