A new study has found that transplanting the bone marrow of young laboratory mice into old mice prevented cognitive decline…
Steep rise in self-poisonings in children and adolescents
Self-harm from self-poisoning in children and adolescents is not only increasing but starting at a younger age, finds new research.…
Extinguishing fear memories relies on an unusual change to DNA
Researchers have discovered a DNA modification that enhances our ability to extinguish fear. The findings could help guide the development…
Drug ‘librarian’ discovers new compound that may thwart common surgery complication
In a strategic search, scientists created and screened a library of 45,000 new compounds containing chemical elements of widely used…
Powering a pacemaker with a patient’s heartbeat
Implantable pacemakers have without doubt altered modern medicine, saving countless lives by regulating heart rhythm. But they have one serious…
Combining morning exercise with short walking breaks helps control blood pressure
Treadmill walking for 30 minutes in the morning lowered average blood pressure over an eight-hour day among older, overweight or…
New compound could help treat ovarian cancer
Scientists have discovered a compound that could be more effective in treating certain cancers than standard chemotherapy.
Young children may see nationality as biological
Young children see national identity, in part, as biological in nature, a perception that diminishes as they get older. But…
Interacting with more people is shown to keep older adults more active
Researchers have found that older adults who spend more time interacting with a wide range of people were more likely…
Computer simulators show how to reduce damage to lungs of children in intensive care
Changing the ventilation settings for children on life support can reduce the risk of damage to their lungs, researchers have…