“People have forgotten what life is all about,” Robert De Niro’s character says in the film Awakenings after being revived ...

Based on a true story told by Dr Oliver Sacks, Awakenings focuses with exquisite detail on the experiences of a few ...

During and after the First World War, a disease called encephalitis lethargica, also known as the “sleepy sickness,” ...

In the last part of the book she describes encephalitis lethargica and draws a comparison between its symptoms and those seen in the witch craze. From about 1916 to 1927, a strange neurological ...

Learn more › Pocket microscopes are a way to take a sense of adventure with you wherever you go. These tiny machines allow you to zoom in and see an object’s surface or even look at cells ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world. These water fleas (Daphnia sp.) can ...

Nov. 3, 2023 — Researchers have pioneered a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune encephalitis. By reprogramming white blood cells to target and eliminate ... The Quail Could Be the ...

Let's take a look at how to observe cells under a microscope. No prizes for guessing the first thing you'll need: a microscope. But don't worry if you don't have one of your own. Ask your school ...

We’ve all likely seen the amazing images possible with a scanning electron microscope. An SEM can yield remarkably detailed 3D images of the tiniest structures, and they can be invaluable tools ...

While I have seen optics turn these cameras into pretty good microscopes, my setup added nothing more than a phone tripod, and will get you by in a pinch. With all this very usable and capable ...

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