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Computer system transcribes words users ‘speak silently’: Electrodes on the face and jaw pick up otherwise undetectable neuromuscular signals triggered by internal verbalizations
MIT researchers have developed a computer interface that can transcribe words that the user verbalizes internally but does not actually
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Timing of stress-hormone pulses controls weight gain
New research provides the first molecular understanding of why people gain weight due to chronic stress, disrupted circadian rhythms and
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In zebrafish, the cholera bacterium sets off a surprising flush: Researchers unveil the possible mechanics of a cholera invasion of a host
Researchers experimenting with live zebrafish witnessed a 200-percent increase in the strength of intestinal contractions soon after exposure to the
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Fragile X imaging study reveals differences in infant brains
For the first time, UNC School of Medicine researchers have used MRIs to show that babies with the neurodevelopmental condition
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Two-pronged approach could curb many cases of lung cancer: Metabolic approach halts lung tumors by starving them
Non-small-cell lung cancer, the most common type of lung cancer, is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
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New insight about how viruses use host proteins to their advantage
Viruses have a very limited set of genes and therefore must use the cellular machineries of their hosts for most
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Effective precision medicine demands a holistic approach, physician expert says
As precision medicine gains traction in clinical settings, and understanding among the general public, it's still often thought of primarily
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Memory training needs to target specific difficulties to be effective, suggests study: A recently published Baycrest study suggests that training programs can help, but only if they are tailored towards an individual’s specific memory difficulty, such as trouble remembering faces, voices or recent events
When people hear that their memory will worsen as they age, the question on their minds becomes: what can we
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A Zika vaccine could virtually eliminate prenatal infections, model shows
A Zika vaccine could have a substantial effect on mitigating and preventing future Zika virus outbreaks. Through a combination of
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Scoliosis surgery in children with cerebral palsy—quality of life benefits outweigh risks
For children with severe cerebral palsy (CP), surgery for scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine) significantly improves the quality of
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