neurobiology
Are You A Robot? Brain Region Detects Androids From Humans
A study from Japan reveals the brain region responsible for that uneasy feeling over unnatural android movements.
Targeting DNA Damage Repair In Childhood Brain Tumors
Scientists in Japan have analyzed the chromosomes of brain tumors and discovered an inhibitor molecule that could be used in the treatment of childhood brain cancer.
Distinguishing Sniff From Smell
The phase of signals from neurons in the nose is key to differentiating the sense of airflow from the sense of smell.
Memory Of Faces Declines In Early Dementia
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that the ability to memorize faces decreases during the preliminary stages of dementia.
The Genetics Of Aging Revealed In Worms
Scientists in China have discovered how the rate of aging differs among populations by studying the genes of nematode worms.
Why So Many Alzheimer’s Drugs Have Failed
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated why drugs targeting the enzyme that produces the protein plaques in Alzheimer's disease patients fail in clinical trials.
RAGE Is Responsible For Absorbing Oxytocin In Breastmilk
Scientists have solved the mystery of how oxytocin in breastmilk crosses the gut to reach the bloodstream of baby mice.
Serotonin Linked To Sudden Death In Infants
Scientists in Australia have linked serotonin to sudden infant death syndrome.
The Secret To A Sound Sleep Lies In Sugarcane
A substance commonly found in sugarcane, rice bran and wheat germ can reduce stress and restore sleep in mice.
