A major international collaboration co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientist Jason Stein, PhD, has produced the first genetic map of the cerebral cortex, identifying more than 300 genetic variants that influence cortical structure and play roles in psychiatric conditions. The cerebral cortex is the relatively thin, folded, outer “gray matter” layer of the brain… Read More »
An incredible image of the moon looking like Saturn has been captured by a lucky photographer in Guatemala. From the perspective of the Acatenango volcano base camp rings of clouds disguised our closest neighbor as the famous ringed planet. The majestic shot was captured by photographer Francisco Sojue. He hiked for six hours to get… Read More »
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’ve probably got a love/hate relationship with spring. It’s tough to go outside and smell the roses when you’re snuffy and sneezy. The birds might be singing, but your sinuses are screaming for relief. Oftentimes, people reach for over-the-counter antihistamines to lessen the severity of their allergic symptoms and… Read More »
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decreed a 21-day lockdown across the nation of 1.3 billion people to save it from the coronavirus pandemic By EMILY SCHMALL and SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press March 24, 2020, 4:53 PM 3 min read NEW DELHI — India will begin the world’s largest lockdown on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra… Read More »