Two recent studies claim that spinal tissue can be repaired

Scientists are trying to uncover the adaptive pressures that transformed primates into intelligent humans

The root cause of most disorders of the nervous system often lies with defective genes

A new project is analysing several natural parameters that aid the spread of malaria

A styrene maleic anhydride 'plug' has few side effects and is reversible.

Scientists suggest a disorder that causes periods of ecstasy and depression is passed on through mothers.

NOT ONLY do smiles reflect happiness, they can even induce it, says psychologist Paul Ekman of the Human Interaction Lab at the University of California (Science, Vol 262, No 5132). However, not

If you're worried about your heart, there's good news and bad. First the good: there is strong evidence to support the theory that a couple of beers or glasses of wine daily help to prevent coronary

YOUR SALIVA may give a clue to your personality, says James M Dabbs, professor of psychology at Georgia State University in the US. Dabbs is trying to establish whether a relationship exists between

Studies suggest smoking protects against diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, but many scientists and funding agencies are not convinced.