Chronically anxious? Deep sleep may take the edge off
UC Berkeley
November 8, 2018
Extreme angst is on the rise, especially among teens and millennials. Deep restorative sleep can help.
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How do our bodies fight off dangerous chemicals?
Cells are like night club bouncers, says UC San Diego's Amro Hamdoun: With every substance that a cell encounters, it has to decide which to eliminate and which to let in. -
How much sugar are you really eating?
In the near future, the Nutrition Facts label on the back of packaged foods will have a new look and more information. UC Davis' Kimber Stanhope explains how this will reveal the amount of sugar that is added to our foods. -
Ebola 101
An infectious-disease expert at UC Berkeley offers a primer on the deadly Ebola virus. -
New tactics, old foe: malaria
Vector biologist Anthony James takes a fresh look at how mosquitoes transmit malaria and other diseases.
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The one low-tech fix for teens' sleep problems
UCLA via The Conversation
November 29, 2018
Sleep helps brains develop — no surprise. Unexpected was the importance of one aspect of where teens slept.
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UCLA cell study reveals how head injuries lead to serious brain diseases
UCLA
November 28, 2018
The first cell “atlas” of a hippocampus affected by traumatic brain injury is made.
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Q&A: How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Berkeley Lab
November 14, 2018
Berkeley Lab indoor air experts share their tips on dealing with air pollution.
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Your kid will love this: Lawrence Hall of Science's DIY Human Body app (for iPhone and iPad) helps kids discover how their bodies really work.