Does exposure to stress early in life affect a baby’s brain development, and is there a way to single out…
Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years
Researchers have developed a new design method to create soft robots that may help in caregiving for elderly family members.
Relationship benefits can be seen in your eyes
Psychologists used an infrared camera that measured pupil width to track people’s response to stressful events in real-time.
To Improve Memory, Tune It Like an Orchestra
A noninvasive technique shows promise in improving the working memory of older adults. But, the scientists note, “Do not try…
Is it genetic code or postal code that influence a child’s life chances?
Most children inherit both their postal code and their genetic code from their parents. But if genetic factors influence where…
Too much of a good thing? High doses of vitamin D can lead to kidney failure
A 54-year-old man, after returning from a trip to Southeast Asia where he spent much of his holiday sunbathing, showed…
Spying on cells’ eating habits could aid cancer diagnosis
Scientists have developed a new imaging technology to visualize what cells eat, which could aid the diagnosis and treatment of…
Study shows dogs can accurately sniff out cancer in blood
Dogs have smell receptors 10,000 times more accurate than humans’, making them highly sensitive to odors we can’t perceive. A…
Insight into use of critical care resources
A study has found wide variation in the use of different hospital units — intensive care or general medical units…
Identifying the grass pollen that gets up your nose
Scientists could be a step closer to providing more precise pollen forecasts to people who live with asthma or hay…