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Gene Therapy Researchers Find Viral Barcode to Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier
Neuroscience News - 10 Feb 2018 20:14
Researchers have identified structural 'footprints' that allow certain virus vectors reach the brain easily.
How a Thrill Seeking Personality Helps Olympic Athletes
Neuroscience News - 10 Feb 2018 20:20
Researchers report that having a thrill seeking streak can help Olympic athletes achieve success in the games.
Brain Stimulation Improves Word Recall in Severe Epilepsy
Neuroscience News - 10 Feb 2018 20:10
Stimulating specific regions of the brain can help to improve memory and word recall in those with severe epilepsy, a new Nature Communications study reports.
8 Trillion 'Gallons'! Huge Blob of Magma Found Atop Undersea Volcano
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SPACE Falcon Heavy Rocket Makes History With Successful First Launch Michael Greshko | National Geographic "āIām still trying to absorb everything that happened. It seemed surreal to me,ā SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said ...
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Live Science - 10 Feb 2018 17:05New images reveal how the ear's sensory hairs take shape
Science Daily - 10 Feb 2018 00:07
Our ability to hear relies on tiny bundles of hair-like sensors inside the inner ear. Scientists have identified a key component of the machinery that makes these bundles grow in an orderly fashion.
Device that measures cell strength could help identify drugs for asthma, hypertension
Science Daily - 10 Feb 2018 00:07
Engineers, doctors and scientists have developed a tool that measures the physical strength of individual cells 100 times faster than current technologies.
Chemist designs diabetic treatment minus harmful side effects
Science Daily - 10 Feb 2018 00:05
Scientists have figured out how to control glucose levels in the bloodstream without the usual side effects of nausea, vomiting or malaise.