Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Investments: The psychology of money - Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

What does science tell us about dealing with money? Can thinking about money change your behavior? How do monkeys gamble? Is ‘homo economicus’ truly rational? Do some people thrive on financial risks?

Reading the brain; controlling the muscles - Thursday, October 16th, 2008

A single neuron in the brain may deliver enough information to control a muscle. These results could eventually help bypass the spinal cord, allowing paralyzed people to control their own muscles.

Stem cells + 10 years: Where are the cures? - Thursday, October 9th, 2008

The discovery of human embryonic stem cells seemed to offer cures for horrific diseases. After 10 years of research, was that hype? Where are the cures from stem cells?

Questioning candidates - Thursday, August 28th, 2008

The candidates are skirting issues related to environment, energy and science policy. Heard promising plans for greener energy, solid science advice, or coping with the decline of oil? We neither…

Gold medal for exercise: Key to long, healthy life - Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Activity is not just for the heart: For older people, it spells longevity, mobility, independence. Exercise fights diabetes and MS; even extends the lifespan. Time to get moving?

Skin Cancer – Why so Much? - Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Skin cancer is rising faster than the price of oil (almost). How can you identify skin cancer? How can you protect yourself? Is ozone loss one of the causes? Does sunscreen prevent melanoma?

Alcohol: Molecule curbs drinking among rats; are humans next? - Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Injecting a protein in the brain stifles the drive to drink among lab rats; one dose lasts three hours or more. Does GDNF offer a new angle on alcoholism?

Gene therapy: Success at last! - Thursday, May 8th, 2008

After decades of effort, gene replacement brings eyesight to the blind. How did it work? What does animal research say about gene therapy for curing cancer, reducing pain or reversing muscular dystrophy? Why has gene therapy taken so long?

Antibiotic brainstorms - Thursday, April 10th, 2008

As pathogenic bacteria advance, scientists are desperately scrounging around for new ways to fight them. But would you believe healing clay, gator blood, honey and crushed leaves?

Aggression -Another feelgood emotion? - Thursday, January 24th, 2008

In the brain, dopamine carries signals that make us eat, take drugs and have sex. New research shows that dopamine plays a key role in rewarding mice for aggression.

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