The Scientist Research News Update 9-23-09

On September 23, 2009, in Medical Science, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD

The September 23rd edition of The Scientist Research News Update brings about news and research from a wide range of topics. These include that Nature (Journal) will launch an open access journal, the NIH calls for risky research to push the envelope of knowledge, a highly regarded epilepsy paper is retracted to due researcher errors, the Y chromosome may cause sex disorders, prostate cancer may have a viral etiology, and that colorblind monkeys are able to see green and red after a new gene therapy and its implications for human vision treatments. Also, check out the interesting research that demonstrates that brains who suffered a traumatic injury and are non-responsive (i.e., coma, minimally conscious, etc.) can learn new information.

Here are The Scientist Research News Updates for 9-23-09:

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Christopher Fisher, PhD

Dr. Christopher Fisher, Managing Editor for The Behavioral Medicine Report, received his PhD in Clinical Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine with an emphasis in biopsychosocial approaches to health and wellness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neurofeedback, biofeedback, cranial electrical stimulation (CES), and QEEG from University of North Texas. He is Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCIA). Dr. Fisher also received a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Dr. Fisher maintains a private practice in Corpus Christi, Texas, and offers individual therapy, group therapy, and neurofeedback. You can learn more here: http://www.christopherfisherphd.com Dr. Fisher enjoys spending time with family, watching sports and movies, and bicycling on rugged terrain.

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