When the adrenal gland produces too much aldosterone, this often leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage (hyperaldosteronism). It…
Why bright light keeps us awake
Researchers are reporting a novel technique for tracing the activity of individual nerve fibers known as axons, and determining how…
Did early mammals turn to night life to protect their sperm?
Humans are diurnal — we are active in the day and sleep at night. But diurnalism is by far the…
Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function
Recent research has revealed increased inflammatory activity in a subgroup of patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Increased inflammation was associated…
The brain does not follow the head
The human brain is about three times the size of the brains of great apes. This has to do, among…
Cell family trees tracked to discover their role in tissue scarring and liver disease
Researchers have discovered that a key cell type involved in liver injury and cancer consists of two cellular families with…
Receptor complexes on the assembly line
Researchers decipher assembly of glutamate receptors and its importance for memory formation.
Taking vitamin D by oral spray just as effective as taking a tablet
Taking vitamin D by oral spray is just as effective as taking a tablet, research has found.
Early reading in Spanish helps children learn to read English
Immigrant parents worry their children will struggle with reading and fret that as non-English speakers, they can’t help. A new…
PTSD nearly doubles infection risk
A new study is the first to examine the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dozens of infection types…