Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to form new connections throughout life. Learning new things…
Karina KakDecember 29, 2015
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have superpowers? Well, it may…
Shriraj SusarlaDecember 28, 2015
Parkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder common in older people that involves a loss…
Brynn KronDecember 27, 2015
"Don't listen to your music too loudly." It's a common warning. Although we are constantly…
Karina KakDecember 25, 2015
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, is a difficult disease to treat;…
Benjamin YangDecember 23, 2015
The Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet, the Paleo Diet. We have looked near and…
Connie GiangDecember 22, 2015
Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon (also known as the large intestine or rectum) is…
Karina KakDecember 21, 2015
Recently, scientists at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco have discovered a new effect of…
Kate LinDecember 20, 2015
Gene therapy is a method that alters cells' genetic code to prevent or treat disease. Doctors…
Benjamin YangDecember 19, 2015
Every year, there are approximately 12,500 new cases of spinal cord injury in the United States.…
Karina KakDecember 17, 2015
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are cells that break off from tumors and spread to other…
Benjamin YangDecember 16, 2015
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that is caused by undergoing a traumatic…
Karina KakDecember 15, 2015
Scientific discovery is sometimes a mix of intelligence and a stroke of pure luck. When…
John HuangDecember 14, 2015
While red meat is commonly lauded as a healthy and nutrient-dense choice, beware! A high…
Angela LiuDecember 13, 2015
Some people just seem to radiate confidence. They can walk into a room and own…
Angela LiuDecember 11, 2015
Our brains shrink by around 5% every decade after the age of 40, causing memory impairment,…
Benjamin YangDecember 10, 2015
Developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder (ADD), are reported in…
Karina KakDecember 8, 2015
Also known as sonography, ultrasound scanning generates images of tissues using a probe that emits…
Benjamin YangDecember 7, 2015