Cells that change themselves
The recent announcement of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winners, John B. Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka, has stirred emotions in the Boston University scientific community. Gurdon and Yamanaka, who received the combined Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Oct. 8, were awarded the prize for their combined findings on the nature of [...]
Learning while you snooze: New research suggests people can learn while asleep
The ability to learn during the hours of sleep might seem like only a dream to college students, but a new study suggests that learning during sleep is actually possible. The study, published in Nature Neuroscience, shows that the human mind can make learning associations even while it is asleep. The researchers used a simple [...]
Losing pounds won’t gain you longevity
A low-calorie diet can improve your overall health, immunity and metabolism. It may even help you squeeze into an outfit you’ve wanted to wear for years. But, according to a recent study, reducing your caloric intake will not increase your life expectancy. Nature recently published the results of a 23-year-long study conducted at the National Institute [...]
Detecting drug deception: Researchers look into the effectiveness of anti-malarial drugs
A new device developed by a Boston University professor and research team can determine whether or not an antimalarial drug will work. The buzzing of a mosquito is never a welcomed sound. In developed countries, the insects are often the uninvited guests at summer picnics, pool parties and nature outings. The red, itchy bites a [...]
Funding a Cure
A recent $6.8 million grant to Boston breast cancer research programs gives hope for a future cure, researchers said. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation donated $6.8 million to Boston-area programs, money that Dr. Eric Winer, the chief scientific advisor and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for Komen, said is necessary for [...]
