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Genetic alteration may represent early stage of smoking-induced cardiovascular damage
— 1 Apr 2011 15:00 | HealthA new study uncovers a previously unrecognised link between tobacco smoking and a gene known to influence the cardiovascular system, possibly identifying an early stage of smoking-associated…
The evolution of brain wiring: Navigating to the neocortex
— 28 Mar 2011 19:07 | BiologyA new study is providing fascinating insight into how projections conveying sensory information in the brain are guided to their appropriate targets in different species. The research,…
Tourettes brains are structured for greater, not lesser, cognitive motor control
— 28 Mar 2011 19:02 | HealthContrary to intuition, people who suffer from the motor and vocal tics characteristic of Tourette syndrome actually perform behavioural tests of cognitive motor control more accurately…
New insight into how environmental enrichment enhances memory
— 28 Mar 2011 18:57 | HealthIt is well established that environmental enrichment, providing animals with rich sensory, motor, and social stimulation, produces both dramatic increases in the number of synapses…
Versatile vitamin A plays multiple roles in the immune system
— 18 Mar 2011 14:59 | HealthAlthough it has been known for some time that vitamin A deficiency is linked with an impaired ability to resist infections, exactly how vitamin A and its metabolites contribute to the…
A new look at the adolescent brain: It's not all emotional chaos
— 10 Mar 2011 18:41 | HealthAdolescence is often described as a tumultuous time, where heightened reactivity and impulsivity lead to negative behaviours like substance abuse and unsafe sexual activity. Previous…
Trouble with the latest dance move? GABA might be to blame
— 4 Mar 2011 15:39 | HealthIf you tend to have trouble picking up the latest dance moves or learning to play a new piano piece, there might be an explanation. A new study published online on March 3rd in Current…
Scientists identify susceptibility factor for bipolar disorder
— 4 Mar 2011 15:36 | HealthA new study provides fascinating insight into the genetic basis of bipolar disorder, a highly heritable mood disorder characterised by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. The…
Star-shaped brain cells feed long-term memory
— 4 Mar 2011 15:33 | HealthStar-shaped cells in our brains called astrocytes were once considered little more than structures to fill the gaps between all-important neurones. But more recent evidence has emerged…
In search of cancer's common ground: A next-generation view
— 4 Mar 2011 15:30 | HealthResearchers have synthesised the vast literature on cancer to produce a next-generation view of the features that are shared amongst all cancer cells. These hallmarks of the disease…