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Color Perception Switches Sides In Brain
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500
Scientists have known for years that people categorize colors using the left side of their brains, but a new study reveals that before toddlers know the names of colors, they use the right side of their brains to categorize them. Anna Franklin of the University of Surrey talks with Andrea Seabrook about the study.
Fatty Chemical Seen As Potential Appetite Curb
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:27:00 -0500
Fatty foods prompt the body to produce a chemical called NAPE. The blood stream then carries the NAPE to the brain — where it tells the brain to shut down the appetite. Now scientists have shown that if you give synthetic NAPE to mice and rats, they won't eat. And they say it could be a new way to control appetite.
The Human Gut Is A Real Melting Pot
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:48:00 -0500
Scientists found 5,600 different species or strains of bacteria living in human intestines, making gut bacteria 10 times more diverse than expected. David Relman, one of the authors of the study, explains the findings and how a common antibiotic disrupts this bacterial community.
New Program Maps Virtual Rat Brain In 3D
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:39:00 -0500
The prototype BrainNavigator lets scientists travel through the rat brain — in three dimensions — and link the digital maps to pictures of real brain tissue.
Scientists Decode The DNA Of A Woolly Mammoth
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:36:00 -0500
The woolly mammoth is the first extinct mammal to have its DNA sequence deciphered. Scientists used hair that was found frozen in the Siberian permafrost, some for tens of thousands of years.
Uighur Mummies Stir Debate In China
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:28:00 -0500
DNA tests on mummies raise new questions about China's Uighurs, many of whom claim western heritage. China insists the Uighurs have East Asian heritage.
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:00:00 -0000
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this depression type.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Quitting tobacco: A blessing this holiday season
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:42:00 -0000
The holiday season reminds us to be thankful for becoming smoke-free. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Blighted ovum: What causes it?
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
A blighted ovum is a cause of early pregnancy loss. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Molar pregnancy: What causes it?
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
A molar pregnancy is a noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops in the uterus. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the eyes?
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Although rheumatoid arthritis is primarily a joint disease, it occasionally affects the eyes. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this cancer. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Harvard Medicine
Strategic Planning: Phase 1 Report
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:15:40 -0500
Following a yearlong planning process, the Strategic Planning Report by Dean Jeffrey Flier identifies five area of focus for strengthening Harvard Medical School. Full report Read the report in sections
Genetic Switch Found For Common Childhood Tumor
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:46:53 -0500
Endothelial cells that line affected blood vessels in infantile hemangioma, the most common childhood tumor, appear to be derived from the same abnormal cell. Additional topics at Children's health More disease-related research information at Consumer information
New Podcast: Inside the Brain's Black Box
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:38:01 -0500
Episode 7 of the Harvard Medical Labcast explores the controversy surrounding autism spectrum disorders and explains why researchers need to collaborate to tackle neurodegenerative diseases.
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Color Perception Switches Sides In Brain
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500
Scientists have known for years that people categorize colors using the left side of their brains, but a new study reveals that before toddlers know the names of colors, they use the right side of their brains to categorize them. Anna Franklin of the University of Surrey talks with Andrea Seabrook about the study.
Fatty Chemical Seen As Potential Appetite Curb
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:27:00 -0500
Fatty foods prompt the body to produce a chemical called NAPE. The blood stream then carries the NAPE to the brain — where it tells the brain to shut down the appetite. Now scientists have shown that if you give synthetic NAPE to mice and rats, they won't eat. And they say it could be a new way to control appetite.
The Human Gut Is A Real Melting Pot
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:48:00 -0500
Scientists found 5,600 different species or strains of bacteria living in human intestines, making gut bacteria 10 times more diverse than expected. David Relman, one of the authors of the study, explains the findings and how a common antibiotic disrupts this bacterial community.
New Program Maps Virtual Rat Brain In 3D
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:39:00 -0500
The prototype BrainNavigator lets scientists travel through the rat brain — in three dimensions — and link the digital maps to pictures of real brain tissue.
Scientists Decode The DNA Of A Woolly Mammoth
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:36:00 -0500
The woolly mammoth is the first extinct mammal to have its DNA sequence deciphered. Scientists used hair that was found frozen in the Siberian permafrost, some for tens of thousands of years.
Uighur Mummies Stir Debate In China
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:28:00 -0500
DNA tests on mummies raise new questions about China's Uighurs, many of whom claim western heritage. China insists the Uighurs have East Asian heritage.
All MayoClinic.com Topics
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:00:00 -0000
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this depression type.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Quitting tobacco: A blessing this holiday season
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:42:00 -0000
The holiday season reminds us to be thankful for becoming smoke-free. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Blighted ovum: What causes it?
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
A blighted ovum is a cause of early pregnancy loss. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Molar pregnancy: What causes it?
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
A molar pregnancy is a noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops in the uterus. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the eyes?
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Although rheumatoid arthritis is primarily a joint disease, it occasionally affects the eyes. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this cancer. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Harvard Medicine
Strategic Planning: Phase 1 Report
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:15:40 -0500
Following a yearlong planning process, the Strategic Planning Report by Dean Jeffrey Flier identifies five area of focus for strengthening Harvard Medical School. Full report Read the report in sections
Genetic Switch Found For Common Childhood Tumor
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:46:53 -0500
Endothelial cells that line affected blood vessels in infantile hemangioma, the most common childhood tumor, appear to be derived from the same abnormal cell. Additional topics at Children's health More disease-related research information at Consumer information
New Podcast: Inside the Brain's Black Box
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:38:01 -0500
Episode 7 of the Harvard Medical Labcast explores the controversy surrounding autism spectrum disorders and explains why researchers need to collaborate to tackle neurodegenerative diseases.
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