Researchers have found a way to spur the growth of neural stem cells in the brains of adult mice with an eye toward harnessing the brain’s innate capacity for repair to help people with diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
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Growing Adult Brain Stem Cells
The Great Unknown – Sex in Space
Laura S. Woodmansee: I am amazed how many people in the United States are so intimidated by the word “sex” and are unwilling to discuss its consequences. My latest book, Sex in Space, tackles both the fun and serious sides of this currently neglected topic. It’s not just my opinion that the possibilities of sex in [...]
Introducing Flavored Golf Tees
U.S. inventors John Packes and Ramon Peralta have come up a product line called Tasty Golf Tees in various flavors including mint, cherry, strawberry, and grape.
Urban Students Do Worse Than Rural Students
Children in major U.S. cities perform worse than other students around the country on science tests given in elementary and middle school, a snapshot released by the government Wednesday shows.
Winners Announced at Colorado Inventor Showcase
Chilly winds were working hard to put a damper on activities last night, but nothing could affect the high energy levels associated with some of Colorado’s hot new products at the DaVinci Institute’s Colorado Inventor Showcase. A crowd of over 400 set the Cable Center abuzz with excitement as they checked out the wide array [...]
