NYU Neuroscientists Show That Film Content, Editing, And Directing Style Affect Brain Activity

Using advanced functional imaging methods, New York University neuroscientists have found that certain motion pictures can exert considerable control over brain activity. Moreover, the impact of films varies according to movie content, editing, and directing style.

Awakening Brain Stem Cells

MA-Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have identified specific molecules in the brain that are responsible for awakening and putting to sleep brain stem cells, which, when activated, can transform into neurons (nerve cells) and repair damaged brain tissue.

Epilepsy Foundation Honors The Medtronic Foundation For Putting People First

The Epilepsy Foundation honored the Medtronic Foundation for its ongoing dedication and determination to helping people with chronic neurological conditions. The award was presented by the Epilepsy Foundation's president and CEO, Eric R. Hargis, during a ceremony at Medtronic's world headquarters in Fridley, Minn.

When Forming Opinions About Stem Cell Research The Public Largely Ignore Scientific Information

When forming attitudes about embryonic stem cell research, people are influenced by a number of things. But understanding science plays a negligible role for many people.That's the surprising finding from a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison communications researchers who have spent the past two years studying public attitudes toward embryonic stem cell research.

EU Project: Measuring The Footprint Of Cells

Researchers have devised a novel sensor that will enable human somatic cells to be identified on the basis of their characteristic locomotion pattern. The sensor is expected to facilitate the diagnosis of diseases or the assessment of healing processes.

Is Switching To A Mediterranean Diet Rather Than A Low-Fat Diet Better For Those At Risk Of Heart Disease?

Help A Heart Week (June 4-12)Research studies across a number of countries have noted that people who follow a Mediterranean diet have a lower rate of heart attacks and strokes and live longer.However, in a new book Smart Health Choices, the authors argue that a recent randomised trial comparing a low-fat diet with a Mediterranean one, highlighted some doubts.

Medtronic Receives FDA Approval For Talent trade; Thoracic Stent Graft As Minimally-Invasive Treatment For Aortic Disease

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), announced approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Talent™ Thoracic Stent Graft, a life-saving medical device that will allow more patients to benefit from a minimally invasive treatment for certain types of aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta.

Tracing The Hayward Fault: Online And On The Ground

Ever wonder exactly where the Hayward Fault is located? Three new educational publications will show you just where to look. A field trip guidebook, online virtual tour, and factsheet aimed at increasing awareness of the greater Bay Area's most hazardous and urbanized fault are available courtesy of USGS scientists.

Drug Giants Set To Benefit Financially From New Technology That Monitors Crystal Formation

Drug companies could save millions thanks to a new technology to monitor crystals as they form.The technique, developed by University of Leeds engineers, is a potentially invaluable tool in drug manufacture, where controlling crystal forms is crucial both to cost and product safety.

Newborn Circumcision: The Controversy Revisited

ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Dr. Byron Joyner moderated a point counter-point discussion on neonatal circumcision. Dr. Paul Austin discussed pros and Robert Van Howe the cons. The jury is still out, but the take home message was that circumcision is not without its complications and one of these complications is death.