Researchers from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, have discovered that neurons located in the vision centers of the brains of blind rats functioned normally following fetal retina cell transplants, indicating the successful restoration of vision. The research was published today in JNeurosci, the Journal of Neuroscience. Continue reading “Evidence of restored vision in rats following cell transplant”
Cranial trauma in ancient Greece: from Homer to classical authors
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Konsolaki E, Astyrakaki E, Stefanakis G, Agouridakis P, Askitopoulou H. Continue reading “Cranial trauma in ancient Greece: from Homer to classical authors”
Who was John of Alexandria?
John of Alexandria (fl. 600–42) was a Byzantine medical writer who lived in Alexandria, in present-day Egypt. Continue reading “Who was John of Alexandria?”
Prayer as medicine: how much have we learned?
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Jantos M, Kiat H. Continue reading “Prayer as medicine: how much have we learned?”
Congenital anomalies of the limbs in mythology and antiquity
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Mavrogenis AF, Markatos K, Nikolaou V, Gartziou-Tatti A, Soucacos PN. Continue reading “Congenital anomalies of the limbs in mythology and antiquity”
Spirituality, religion and health: evidence and research directions
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Williams DR, Sternthal MJ. Continue reading “Spirituality, religion and health: evidence and research directions”
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