Does all the tinkering in young mice hamper their brain development, causing schizophrenia-like symptoms? Or, do their brain cells develop…
Switch for the regeneration of nerve cell insulation
An international research team has discovered a mechanism that regulates the regeneration of the insulating layer of neurites. This insulation…
Many diseases increase the risks of hip fracture surgery
Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, alcoholism and mental health disorders increase the risk of surgical complications after a hip fracture…
How you respond to drama depends on if you are a holistic or analytical thinker
Researchers showed volunteers the film My Sister’s Keeper on a screen while the research subjects were lying down in an…
Falls are more likely when you’ve had a bad night sleep
Disturbances during sleep decreases capability to control posture and balance according to researchers.
New knowledge of pubertal growth
In monitoring and prediction of children’s growth, the spurt in puberty is often considered too variable to be predictable. However,…
More than 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes discovered in the bacteria that inhabit the human gut
Researchers have used an innovative approach to identify thousands of antibiotic resistance genes found in bacteria that inhabit the human…
Is being a night owl bad for your health?
In the first ever international review of studies analysing whether being an early riser or a night owl can influence…
New information about infant brain structure
Infant brain development is still poorly understood. Thus, research on the topic is vital as developing brains are sensitive to…
Why patients lie to their doctors
Up to 80 percent of those surveyed have lied to their doctor about information that could impact their health, including…