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Genetics: Pet project

25 Agosto, 2010 - 22:00
Stymied in the search for genes underlying human neuropsychiatric diseases, some researchers are looking to dogs instead. David Cyranoski meets the geneticist's new best friend.

Key Alzheimer's findings questioned

24 Agosto, 2010 - 22:09
Conflicting results cloud link to prion protein.

Key Alzheimer's findings questioned

24 Agosto, 2010 - 22:09
Conflicting results cloud link to prion protein.

Biotechnology: Crossing the barrier

18 Agosto, 2010 - 20:30
Researchers have rallied round a promising molecule for rescuing dying nerves. But getting it into the brain remains a daunting challenge, finds Brian Vastag.

Biotechnology: Crossing the barrier

18 Agosto, 2010 - 20:30
Researchers have rallied round a promising molecule for rescuing dying nerves. But getting it into the brain remains a daunting challenge, finds Brian Vastag.

Only children not so lonely

16 Agosto, 2010 - 23:30
Those without siblings may not lack social skills after all.

Only children not so lonely

16 Agosto, 2010 - 23:30
Those without siblings may not lack social skills after all.

Mouse pain study stirs debate

29 Julio, 2010 - 22:37
Canadian scientists vindicated after being accused of mistreating laboratory animals.

Mouse pain study stirs debate

29 Julio, 2010 - 22:37
Canadian scientists vindicated after being accused of mistreating laboratory animals.

'Spontaneous generation' of prions observed

27 Julio, 2010 - 00:00
Metal wires 'catalyse' appearance of rogue proteins from healthy brain tissue.

'Spontaneous generation' of prions observed

27 Julio, 2010 - 00:00
Metal wires 'catalyse' appearance of rogue proteins from healthy brain tissue.

Brain-imaging programme suspended after violations

22 Julio, 2010 - 23:16
FDA investigation at Columbia University serves as warning to other centres, say experts.

Brain-imaging programme suspended after violations

22 Julio, 2010 - 23:16
FDA investigation at Columbia University serves as warning to other centres, say experts.

Why music is good for you

20 Julio, 2010 - 16:00
A survey of the cognitive benefits of music makes a valid case for its educational importance. But that's not the best reason to teach all children music, says Philip Ball.

Why music is good for you

20 Julio, 2010 - 16:00
A survey of the cognitive benefits of music makes a valid case for its educational importance. But that's not the best reason to teach all children music, says Philip Ball.

A speech screen for autism?

20 Julio, 2010 - 00:00
Automated analysis of audio recordings could accelerate language research.

A speech screen for autism?

20 Julio, 2010 - 00:00
Automated analysis of audio recordings could accelerate language research.

Breath of fresh air for brain 'glue' cells

15 Julio, 2010 - 23:00
Astrocytes may have an important role in regulating breathing.

Breath of fresh air for brain 'glue' cells

15 Julio, 2010 - 23:00
Astrocytes may have an important role in regulating breathing.

Who should pay for the police?

14 Julio, 2010 - 22:00
The punishment of antisocial behaviour seems necessary for a stable society. But how should it be policed, and how severe should it be? Game theory offers some answers, Philip Ball finds.