Cerebellum offers clues to nature of human intelligence
March 9th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A new research has shed light on the nature of human intelligence.The study has suggested that grey matter volume in the 'cerebellum' at the back of the brain ... Read more...
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New research offers hope to Parkinson’s disease patients
February 9th, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): A new research on rats with Parkinson's disease has shown that intranasal delivery of stem cells to the brain could significantly contribute to the improvement of motor function.The ... Read more...
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Twins who can ‘hear each other’s thoughts, see through each other’s eyes’
November 22nd, 2010 - 11:39 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 22 (ANI): A pair of conjoined twins has amazed doctors to no end - the two children, who share a brain, can not only hear each other's thoughts, but also ... Read more...
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Gene discovery supports handedness, language-related disorders link
November 5th, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Scientists have identified a genetic variant, which influences whether a person with dyslexia is more skilled with either the left or right hand.The finding identifies a novel ... Read more...
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Spinal cord stimulation may aid Parkinson’s patients
June 15th, 2010 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 15 (ANI): A new study claims that high frequency stimulation of spinal cord may benefit Parkinson's patients.Ming Cheng, MD, is a neurosurgeon at Rhode Island Hospital and the lead author ... Read more...
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Modified measles virus may help treat childhood brain tumours
May 27th, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 27 (ANI): In a new study, a modified measles virus has shown potential for treating childhood brain tumour known as medulloblastoma.Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant central nervous system tumour ... Read more...
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Acupuncture may aid spinal recovery
April 27th, 2010 - 4:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 27 (ANI): Acupuncture - the procedure of inserting and manipulating filiform needles into various points on the body to relieve pain - may aid spinal injury recovery, says a new ... Read more...
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“Live For The Moment”: A CBS Presentation
January 29th, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Live For The Moment is CBS network's latest series that had its premier on Thursday. It featured the protagonist Roger Childs. He is a victim of ... Read more...
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Reduced muscle strength linked to Alzheimer’s risk
November 10th, 2009 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): People with weaker muscles are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, claims a new study.The study has been published in the November issue of Archives of ... Read more...
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Common cholesterol-lowering drug could prevent Parkinson’s progression
October 30th, 2009 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): A commonly used cholesterol-lowering drug, called simvastatin, can prevent progression of Parkinson's disease, according to a study by neurological researchers at Rush University Medical Center.The study examined the ... Read more...
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Now, a computer that can read your mind
June 3rd, 2008 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 3 (ANI): Mind reading has long been a thing of folklore and science fiction. But, according to a new research, a team of scientists is closer to knowing how ... Read more...
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Cockroaches become the first species to conceive in space
November 14th, 2007 - 2:47 am ICT by admin
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