Human : Science World Report

Dec 02, 2013 10:12 PM EST

Disrupted Bonds Between Mother and Child can Harm Formation of Amygdala

The bond between mother and child is an essential connection for humans (and many other mammals) that begins early in life and continues on into adult.

Dec 03, 2013 03:16 AM EST

Comet ISON Might Have Survived the Fiery Encounter, Latest Observations Claim [VIDEO]

After the potential comet of the century, Comet ISON, completed a perilous and violent journey through the solar system, the scientists are currently investigating whether icy visitor disintegrated during its tumultuous approach to the Sun and has reduced to dust.

Dec 02, 2013 02:16 PM EST

Cardiac MRI Shows Disruption of Normal Heart Function with Consumption of Energy Drinks

Previous studies have shown the dangers of energy drinks to cardiovascular health. Yet a recent study zeros in on the dramatic problems associated with heart rhythm that heavy consumption of these beverages can create.

Dec 02, 2013 12:24 PM EST

New Evidence Reveals 'Disease of Kings' Runs in the Family: Genetic Basis of Gout

Gout is historically known as "the king of diseases and the disease of kings." In fact, this disease was long thought to be caused by an overindulgent lifestyle. Yet it seems as if that is not the case. It turns out that "gout" runs strongly in families and has a genetic basis.

Dec 02, 2013 12:35 PM EST

Overcoming the Limits of Cochlear Implants: Helping Stimulate the Auditory Nerve

Researchers at the Technische Universitaete Muenchen (TUM) are working on developing a better cochlear implant in order to improve functional hearing and speech learning for deaf children and adults.

Dec 02, 2013 11:11 AM EST

How to Boost Environmental Concern: Emphasize the Future, Not Imminent Doom

As the climate warms and changes, scientists are trying to find ways to boost the public's interest and concern for the environment. Now, it turns out that one way to encourage environmentally-friendly behavior is to emphasize the long life expectancy of a nation, and not necessarily its imminent do...

Dec 02, 2013 10:01 AM EST

Air Pollution Combines with Genetics to Increase Risk of Autism in Children

There may be an association between air pollution and autism. It turns out that exposure to smoggy air can increase the risk for this neurodevelopmental disorder among people who carry a genetic disposition toward it.

Dec 02, 2013 09:19 AM EST

Messy Children Learn More by Playing with Their Food

Is your child messy? There may be a reason behind the destruction that children can sometimes leave in their wake. Scientists have discovered that the messier a toddler gets while playing with food in the high chair, the more he or she is learning.

Dec 02, 2013 06:24 AM EST

Air Pollution, Genetics Increase Autism Risk

Statistics show that approximately one in 88 children in the United States alone suffer from an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that's marked by an individuals inability to comprehend social situations as well as his or her increase of repetitive behaviors. Y...

Dec 02, 2013 06:41 AM EST

Adjuvanted Bird Flu Vaccine Approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently approved the first adjuvanted vaccine for H5N1 influenza, or what's already known as the avian or bird flu. However, this vaccine won't be available for commercial use and does not currently have a trade name in the United States, according to a pre...

Dec 02, 2013 07:02 AM EST