EU Science News http://www.science-news.eu/ en-us Science News provides daily coveragy of the latest achievements and developments of european scientists Self-Powered Bionic Eye to Restore Eyesight A new prosthetic retina in development will use video goggles to deliver images directly to the eye. http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster123430/ Fri, 18 May 2012 12:17:31 EST 123430 Pain relief through distraction -- it's not all in your head Mental distractions make pain easier to take, and those pain-relieving effects aren't just in your head, according to a report published online on May 17 in Current Biology. http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster123297/ Thu, 17 May 2012 12:17:22 EST 123297 Tests on fake retina 'encouraging' Tests on a device that could restore sight to patients suffering from a common cause of blindness have produced "encouraging" results. http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster122595/ Thu, 17 May 2012 12:17:06 EST 122595 New research finds powerful function of alpha 2 delta protein that controls neurotransmission Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered that the single protein -- alpha 2 delta -- exerts a spigot-like function, controlling the volume of neurotransmitters and other chemicals ... http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster122599/ Sun, 13 May 2012 13:16:12 EST 122599 Novel drug candidates offer new route to controlling inflammation Pursuing a relatively untapped route for regulating the immune system, an international team of researchers has designed and conducted initial tests on molecules that have the potential to treat ... http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster122729/ Mon, 14 May 2012 14:16:59 EST 122729 Athletes' deaths expose knowledge gaps NEWS ANALYSIS: A recent spate of high-profile deaths has drawn fresh attention to heart problems that bring down young, fit people at the top of their game. http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster122573/ Mon, 14 May 2012 03:16:00 EST 122573 Protein that stimulates brown fat could boost weight loss strategies For most of us fighting the battle of the bulge, fat is an enemy that must be reigned in to a healthier - and less noticeable - level. But there are actually two types of fat - or adipose tissue ... http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster122432/ Mon, 14 May 2012 23:16:15 EST 122432 Could the ways animals regenerate hair and feathers lead to clues to restore human fingers and toes? This summer's action film, "The Amazing Spider-Man," is another match-up between the superhero and his nemesis the Lizard. Moviegoers and comic book fans alike will recall that the villain, ... http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster122273/ Thu, 10 May 2012 11:17:05 EST 122273 How Microbes & Plants Around Us Might Prevent Allergies http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster121733/ Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:25 EST 121733 Scientists uncover important clues to peripartum cardiomyopathy Peripartum cardiomyopathy, a form of heart failure that by definition develops late in pregnancy or shortly after delivery, results in a frightening turn of events that can leave new mothers ... http://www.science-news.eu/research-news/cluster122136/ Wed, 09 May 2012 13:17:09 EST 122136