Researchers found that drugs like Ritalin may work as a study aid by shifting attention, through the brain chemical dopamine, from the challenges of undertaking a difficult mental task to its rewards.
March 24, 2020 —
Scientists found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be detected in aerosols for up to three hours and on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for up to three days.
March 24, 2020 —
Mice engineered to lack a protein that anchors mitochondria in injured nerve cells showed regrowth of those cells after a spinal cord injury.
March 24, 2020 —
Researchers discovered how distinct liquid droplets within cells help build the skin’s outer layer. The study may lead to a better understanding of conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
March 17, 2020 —
Adding MRI-targeted biopsies to the traditional prostate biopsy created a more accurate diagnosis and prediction of the course of prostate cancer.
March 17, 2020 —
Researchers found that the distinct firing patterns of individual neurons that the brain uses when forming memories are replayed when remembering the experience.
March 10, 2020 —
Researchers found that irregular sleep patterns—varying the timing and amount of sleep—may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in people ages 45 to 84.
