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The neural basis of ‘being in the mood’ Posted: 12 Feb 2015 12:45 PM PST Researchers discover neurons that combine social information with hormonal state in female mice. What determines receptivity or rejection The post The neural basis of ‘being in the mood’ has been published on Technology Org.

ubonic bottleneck: UNC scientists overturn dogma on the plague Posted: 12 Feb 2015 12:39 PM PST The current outbreak of the plague in Madagascar shines a light on the need for new approaches to The post ubonic bottleneck: UNC scientists overturn dogma on the plague has been published on Technology Org.

New fluorescent protein permanently marks neurons that fire Posted: 12 Feb 2015 12:34 PM PST New tool lets researchers observe more complex behaviors A new tool developed at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s The post New fluorescent protein permanently marks neurons that fire has been published on Technology Org.

Spontaneous activity shapes neuron development Posted: 12 Feb 2015 12:24 PM PST A process previously thought to be mere background noise in the brain has been found to shape the The post Spontaneous activity shapes neuron development has been published on Technology Org.

Motorized cycling may prime brain for relearning after stroke Posted: 12 Feb 2015 12:10 PM PST American Stroke Association meeting report abstract 144 Exercise on a motorized stationary bike appeared to give stroke patients The post Motorized cycling may prime brain for relearning after stroke has been published on Technology Org.

Making teeth tough: Beavers show way to improve our enamel Posted: 12 Feb 2015 11:54 AM PST Discovery could lead to better understanding of tooth decay process, early detection Beavers don’t brush their teeth, and The post Making teeth tough: Beavers show way to improve our enamel has been published on Technology Org.

A new model organism for aging research: The short-lived African killifish Posted: 12 Feb 2015 11:35 AM PST Studying aging and its associated diseases has been challenging because existing vertebrate models (e.g., mice) are relatively long The post A new model organism for aging research: The short-lived African killifish has been published onTechnology Org.

Common vs. Rare EGFR Mutations in Lung Adenocarcinoma Posted: 12 Feb 2015 05:02 AM PST In a new study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, certain rare epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) The post Common vs. Rare EGFR Mutations in Lung Adenocarcinoma has been published on Technology Org.

What makes the feather soar Posted: 12 Feb 2015 04:54 AM PST Dinosaurs may have gone extinct some 66 million years ago, but that’s hardly the end of their story. The post What makes the feather soar has been published on Technology Org.

Study shows urban habitats provide haven for UK bees Posted: 12 Feb 2015 04:20 AM PST Urban environments might not seem the best habitat for pollinators at first glance but a new study, led The post Study shows urban habitats provide haven for UK bees has been published on Technology Org.

Protein controls both alcohol craving and organ damage Posted: 12 Feb 2015 04:19 AM PST What if there was a drug that could simultaneously curb a person’s craving for alcohol while also protecting The post Protein controls both alcohol craving and organ damage has been published on Technology Org.

A gene that shaped the evolution of Darwin’s finches Posted: 12 Feb 2015 04:14 AM PST Researchers from Princeton University and Uppsala University in Sweden have identified a gene in the Galápagos finches studied The post A gene that shaped the evolution of Darwin’s finches has been published on Technology Org.

Brain’s GPS system influenced by shape of environment Posted: 12 Feb 2015 04:08 AM PST Patterns created by the brain’s grid cells, which are believed to guide navigation, are modified by the shape The post Brain’s GPS system influenced by shape of environment has been published on Technology Org.

Temperature dependence and the thermal limits of embryogenesis Posted: 12 Feb 2015 03:58 AM PST Raising the temperature is one easy way to get chemical reactions to speed up. This temperature dependence can The post Temperature dependence and the thermal limits of embryogenesis has been published on Technology Org.

Largest ever genome-wide study strengthens genetic link to obesity Posted: 12 Feb 2015 03:53 AM PST There are many reasons why two people with the same diets and exercise regimens can gain different amounts The post Largest ever genome-wide study strengthens genetic link to obesity has been published on Technology Org.

Revolutionary new probe zooms in on cancer cells Posted: 11 Feb 2015 11:41 PM PST Brain cancer patients may live longer thanks to a new cancer-detection method developed by researchers at the Montreal The post Revolutionary new probe zooms in on cancer cells has been published on Technology Org.

Air pollution affects short-term memory, IQ and brain metabolic ratios Posted: 11 Feb 2015 11:38 PM PST City smog lowers children’s IQ. This is among findings from a recent University of Montana study that found The post Air pollution affects short-term memory, IQ and brain metabolic ratios has been published on Technology Org.

Bacteria protect intestinal tumor model from being killed by immune cells Posted: 11 Feb 2015 11:25 PM PST Bacteria that are commonly found in the mouth are often abundant in patients with colon cancer, but the The post Bacteria protect intestinal tumor model from being killed by immune cells has been published onTechnology Org.

Gator blood contains naturally strong germ fighters Posted: 11 Feb 2015 11:24 PM PST Sophisticated germ fighters found in alligator blood may help future soldiers in the field fend off infection, according The post Gator blood contains naturally strong germ fighters has been published on Technology Org.

BMJ investigation reveals network of links between public health scientists and sugar industry Posted: 11 Feb 2015 11:22 PM PST Public health scientists and a government committee working on nutritional advice receive funding from the very companies whose The post BMJ investigation reveals network of links between public health scientists and sugar industry has been published on Technology Org.

Team explores vision complications for astronauts Posted: 11 Feb 2015 07:45 PM PST An international partnership between Florida State University and a team from the Russian Academy of Sciences has found The post Team explores vision complications for astronauts has been published on Technology Org.