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Synapses in the Brain Mirror the Structure of the Visual World
The research team of Prof. Sonja Hofer at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, has discovered why our brain might be so good at perceiving...
Chronic liver inflammation linked to Western diet
A new study in The American Journal of Pathologyreports that mice fed a Western diet, which is high in fat and sugar, resulted in hepatic...
Common strength genes identified for first time
Common genetic factors that influence muscle strength in humans have been identified for the first time in a study led by researchers from the...
Researcher Claims Samsung’s Tizen OS is Poorly Programmed – Contains 27000 Bugs
A researcher has claimed that Samsung's Tizen operating system that runs on millions of Samsung products is so poorly programmed that it could contain...
U.S Bans Kaspersky Software For Links To Russia
Kaspersky Labs, the Russian cyber security software manufacturer, has been banned in the United States from developing software due to its alleged ties with Kremlin and...
LeakerLocker Android Ransomware: Pay or Your Data Will Be Leaked
Android mobile operating system is often in the news for being targeted by cyber criminals. Now, keeping up with its legacy another Android malware has been discovered by...
Katyusha Scanner — Telegram-based Fully Automated SQL Injection Tool
A new powerful hacking tool recently introduced in an underground forum is making rounds these days, allowing anyone to rapidly conduct website scans for...
LDAP & RDP Relay Flaws Found in Windows Security Protocols
Security researchers at behavioral firewall specialist firm Preempt have discovered two critical security flaws in the Microsoft Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) security protocols which, if exploited, can...
Satellite Communication Can Now Be Cracked In Seconds
Back in 2012, a team of five German scientists from Ruhr University in Bochum, published a research paper in which they delineated the method to decrypt...
Hidden Herpes Virus May Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis and Other Brain Disorders
The ubiquitous human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) may play a critical role in impeding the brain’s ability to repair itself in diseases like multiple sclerosis.
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Memory-enhancing drug reverses effects of traumatic brain injury in mice
Whether caused by a car accident that slams your head into the dashboard or repeated blows to your cranium from high-contact sports, traumatic brain...
Scientists lay the groundwork for a reliable marijuana breathalyzer
One reason it is difficult to design a reliable marijuana breathalyzer is that delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana, is a...
Drinking coffee could lead to a longer life
Here's another reason to start the day with a cup of joe: Scientists have found that people who drink coffee appear to live longer.
Drinking...
New Clues to How Memories Form in the Brain
While memory loss makes an engaging theme for a movie, in real life, learning and memory may be the most intriguing topics in brain...
Israel : strengthened ties between Israel and the African organisation
The presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at last month's Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit in Liberia was a clear sign of...
