| Sizing Up Consciousness by Its Bits Researchers want to build a meter that can measure consciousness as easily as body temperature. feeds.nytimes.com |
A Finding on Malaria Comes From Humble Origins Dr. Beatrice H. Hahn, who has built the world’s most comprehensive treasury of great ape fecal samples, has found the beginnings of the falciparum strain of malaria and taken the blame off chimps. feeds.nytimes.com |
Searching for breast cancer culprits in chemicals Are environmental pollutants to blame for many cases of the disease? The science is unclear. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Genetic test could pinpoint when women will go through the menopause Women could soon be able to take a genetic test in their twenties which will predict how long they can delay having children, a new study suggests. telegraph.co.uk |
Well: How Doctors Can Motivate Patients to Diet Does your doctor hound you to lose weight or motivate you to take better care of yourself? The answer can be the difference between successful weight loss or failure. feeds.nytimes.com |