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Females, alcohol and hormones

Females, alcohol and hormones

Although women consume less alcohol than men, they are more susceptible to some of the negative medical consequences of alcohol use, such as cirrhosis of the liver, cardiac disease, and cognitive…
New Piece To Puzzle In Phantom Pain Mystery

New Piece To Puzzle In Phantom Pain Mystery

Researchers at the University of Toronto and The Toronto Hospital have discovered a biological basis for the phantom sensations that are frequently experienced on the missing limbs of amputees. The…
Be Afraid If You Learned To

Be Afraid If You Learned To

From The Society For Neuroscience WASHINGTON, DC January 23, 2007 - A new study on rats has identified a part of the brain's cortex that controls learned but not innate fear responses. The results…
Creating A Cyborg:  Next Step, Deathlok

Creating A Cyborg: Next Step, Deathlok

Investigators at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine describe the basis for developing a biological interface that could link a patient's nervous system to a thought-driven artificial…
Mechanism Of Hallucinogens' Effects Discovered

Mechanism Of Hallucinogens' Effects Discovered

The brain mechanism underlying the mind-bending effects of hallucinogens such as LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin has been discovered by neuroscientists. They said their discoveries not only shed light…