Washington, April 3: Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have gained fresh insights into how the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is used by nerve cells to communicate with one another, helps brain cells to process important information.
Studying cells in mice, the researchers have found that this neurotransmitter causes certain brain cells to become more flexible, and changes brain-cell circuitry to process important information differently than mundane information.
Washington, April 3: A new study has suggested that astronauts need to modify their workouts to avoid extensive muscle loss during missions onboard the International Space Station (ISS).
The research, sponsored by NASA, was conducted at Ball State University’s Human Performance Laboratory (HPL), US.
It suggests that changes are needed to optimize the inflight exercise regimen for astronauts to improve their muscle performance while in space for extended stays.
Washington, Apr 3: US journalists seeking to talk a little on foreign policy with high-profile Obama Administration officials got a shock when they dialled a toll-free number to join a conference call with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and National Security Advisor James Jones in London.
The White House accidentally listed a sex line number for journalists seeking an on the record briefing call with Clinton and Jones.
The number turned out to be a sex chat line inviting callers to use their credit card numbers. “Do you have any hidden desires?” a sultry-voiced woman asked.
Washington, April 3: A new analysis of computer models has forecasted that summers in the Arctic may be ice-free in as few as 30 years.
“The Arctic is changing faster than anticipated,” said James Overland, an oceanographer at NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory and co-author of the study.
“It’s a combination of natural variability, along with warmer air and sea conditions caused by increased greenhouse gases,” he added.
Washington, Apr 3: Think birds are just some “high-flying, cute looking” species? Well, it’s time you jiggle your thinking and respect their mental abilities, for a new study has found that jackdaws can interpret looks and gestures in the same way as humans.
According to a study reported online on April 2nd in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, jackdaws—birds related to crows and ravens with eyes that appear similar to human eyes—can change their behaviour when someone is looking their way.
Washington, April 3: Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have gained fresh insights into how the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is used by nerve cells to communicate with one another, helps brain cells to process important information. 
Washington, April 3: A new study has suggested that astronauts need to modify their workouts to avoid extensive muscle loss during missions onboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Washington, Apr 3 : Megan Fox is all set to play Mickey Rourke''s angel in a new period drama.
Washington, Apr 3: US journalists seeking to talk a little on foreign policy with high-profile Obama Administration officials got a shock when they dialled a toll-free number to join a conference call with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and National Security Advisor James Jones in London.
Washington, April 3: A new analysis of computer models has forecasted that summers in the Arctic may be ice-free in as few as 30 years.
Washington, Apr 3: Think birds are just some “high-flying, cute looking” species? Well, it’s time you jiggle your thinking and respect their mental abilities, for a new study has found that jackdaws can interpret looks and gestures in the same way as humans.
