Brain scientist shedding light on learning, memory

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Dr. Joe Z. Tsien. Credit: Medical College of Georgia

Neurons spoke to Dr. Joe Z. Tsien when he was a sophomore college student searching for some meaningful extracurricular activity.

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New study finds number of fat cells stays constant throughout life

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The radioactive carbon-14 produced by above-ground nuclear testing in the 1950s and '60s has helped researchers determine that the number of fat cells in a human's body, whether lean or obese, is established ...

Suspected cause of type 1 diabetes caught 'red-handed' for the first time

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Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis working with diabetic mice have examined in unprecedented detail the immune cells long thought to be responsible for type 1 diabetes.

Why criminals cannot say 'no'

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A study integrating theories from criminology and psychology has provided an in-depth explanation for the link between self-control and why people get into crime.

Risks for painkiller abuse do not outweigh benefits in chronic pain

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As controversy swirls about proper clinical use of opioids and other potent pain medications, research reported at the American Pain Society annual meeting shows that, contrary to widespread beliefs, less than 3 percent of ...

Death toll in China disease outbreak hits 34: state media

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The number of Chinese children confirmed dead from hand, foot and mouth disease has risen to 34 with nearly 25,000 people infected but the outbreak's spread may be slowing, state media said on Friday.

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