Rats' brain composition changes until 180 days of age, with axon myelination increasing and visual information transfer between hemispheres potentially improving. The study challenges previous beliefs about brain growth and offers insights into potential neurological disorders.
Three UNC-CH School of Journalism and Mass Communication faculty members have books recognized for their impact on the field. Philip E. Meyer's Precision Journalism and Donald L. Shaw's The Emergence of American Political Issues are seminal works that analyze journalistic influence on politics.
Researchers discovered that sea slugs, despite their simple brain structure, make decisions based on a sliding scale of pleasure and pain. Hungry snails are quicker to strike at tempting food sources, while satiated ones avoid danger, reflecting the need for a meal to overcome prey defenses.
A new therapy, using a CPAP device, reduces hypernasal speech in people with repaired cleft palates by strengthening the muscles of the soft palate. The study, conducted on 43 subjects aged under 19, shows significant improvement after eight weeks of treatment.
Researchers at 3M have developed a new type of reflective film made from polyester and other polymers that reflects light with great efficiency from all angles. The mirrors created by Dr. Ouderkirk and his team outperform conventional dielectric mirrors, which have limitations in reflecting light at certain angles.
A new study by Michigan Medicine researchers found that physically demanding work significantly increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and low birth weight. The authors recommend improving national maternity leave policies to provide workers with pay, health benefits, and job security.