Archive: 01/07/2015

Lifelong learning is made possible by recycling of histones, study says

Neurons are a limited commodity; each of us goes through life with essentially the same set we had at birth. But these cells, whose electrical signals drive our thoughts, perceptions, and actions, are anything but static. ...

Jul 1, 2015

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Brain study sheds light on how new memories are formed

In the first study of its kind, UCLA and United Kingdom researchers found that neurons in a specific brain region play a key role in rapidly forming memories about every day events, a finding that may result in a better understanding ...

Jul 1, 2015

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Improved survival in adult patients with low-grade brain tumors

Using clinical data collected over the past decade through a U.S. cancer registry, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine demonstrated that significant strides have been made in improving ...

Jul 1, 2015

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Human brain may contain a map for social navigation

The brain region that helps people tell whether an object is near or far may also guide how emotionally close they feel to others and how they rank them socially, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine ...

Jul 1, 2015

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Revised view of brain circuit reveals how we avoid being overwhelmed by powerful odors

You've just encountered a frightened skunk, which has sprayed a generous quantity of its sulfur-containing scent directly in your path. The noxious odor is overpowering. As you run in the opposite direction, you are performing ...

Jul 1, 2015

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New drug for neuroblastoma shows promise in phase I study

Researchers at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital have completed the first clinical trial of a new treatment for children suffering from neuroblastoma. In a clinical trial led by Giselle Sholler, MD, pediatric ...

Jul 1, 2015

Should scientists be allowed to genetically alter human embryos?

Scientists have at their disposal a way to explore the possible prevention of genetic diseases before birth. But should they? Currently, the most promising path forward involves editing the genes of human embryos, a procedure ...

Jul 1, 2015

Team identifies gene responsible for some cases of male infertility

In the most severe form of male infertility, men do not make any measurable levels of sperm. This condition, called azoospermia, affects approximately 1 percent of the male population and is responsible for about a sixth ...

Jul 1, 2015

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Traffic-related air pollution risk is greater for minority and low-income populations

Low-income and minority populations disproportionately reside near roadways with high traffic volumes and consequently face increased exposure to traffic-related air pollutants (TRAP) and their associated health effects. ...

Jul 1, 2015

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Doing good deeds helps socially anxious people relax

Being busy with acts of kindness can help people who suffer from social anxiety to mingle more easily. This is the opinion of Canadian researchers Jennifer Trew of Simon Fraser University and Lynn Alden of the University ...

Jul 1, 2015

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Archive: 01/07/2015

Lifelong learning is made possible by recycling of histones, study says

Brain study sheds light on how new memories are formed

Improved survival in adult patients with low-grade brain tumors

Human brain may contain a map for social navigation

Revised view of brain circuit reveals how we avoid being overwhelmed by powerful odors

New drug for neuroblastoma shows promise in phase I study

Should scientists be allowed to genetically alter human embryos?

Team identifies gene responsible for some cases of male infertility

Traffic-related air pollution risk is greater for minority and low-income populations

Doing good deeds helps socially anxious people relax

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