Disagreement between two kidney function tests predicts serious health problems
A difference between two common kidney function tests may indicate a higher risk of kidney failure, heart disease and death, ...
Tag: function
Artificial neurons replicate biological function for improved computer chips
Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the School of Advanced Computing have developed artificial neurons that replicate ...
Bursts of exercise boost cognitive function, neuroscientists say
Decades of exercise research data support the common view that regular, long-term training not only produces physical benefits, but also ...
Bacteria discovered in healthy vertebrate brains suggest potential role in brain function
Researchers at the University of New Mexico have identified the presence of bacteria in the healthy brains of fish. Understanding ...
Scientists develop new method to study gene function in cells and tissues
The Gaublomme laboratory has developed a new clustered optical screening approach called CRISPRmap, which allows the optical properties of individual ...
Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart
A team of biomechanical engineers from the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from the Queensland University ...
Deep brain stimulation shows immediate improvement in arm and hand function after brain injury, study finds
Deep brain stimulation can provide immediate improvement in the strength and function of arms and hands weakened by head trauma ...
Propolis, a plant native to Morocco, improves cognitive function in male rats suffering from chronic mild stress
Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on the body and mind of those affected. Previous studies suggest that particularly stressful ...
Scientists discover key features of language sites that could help preserve function after brain surgery
When surgeons perform brain surgery on people with brain tumors or epilepsy, they must remove the tumor or abnormal tissue ...
Researchers clarify function of highly specialized nerve cells in memory
Specialized nerve cells in the temporal lobe respond very selectively to images and names of a single person or specific ...
