News in Brief

  1. Neuroscience

    Brain’s growth, networks unveiled in new maps

    Two large-scale efforts describe human and mouse brains in detail.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Health & Medicine

    Statins may improve erectile function

    Although doctors had been concerned that statins were associated with erectile dysfunction, an analysis of 14 studies finds that the drugs may actually help erectile function.

    By Nathan Seppa
  3. Health & Medicine

    Celiac disease linked to heart problems

    Inflammation may explain the link between celiac disease, a digestive disorder, and coronary artery disease.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Science & Society

    Misconduct found in Japanese stem cell research

    An investigation into reports describing a type of stem cells called STAP cells has found that the lead researcher is guilty of scientific misconduct.