In researching the causes and potential treatments for degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, neuroscientists frequently struggle to […]
AAN recommends people 65+ be screened yearly for memory problems
People with mild cognitive impairment have thinking and memory problems but usually do not know it because such problems are […]
Deeper understanding of early life experiences can help combat chronic obesity and frequent bingeing
According to a new study in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, dysfunctional eating patterns and habits in overweight and […]
Pores for thought: Ion channel study beckons first whole-brain simulation: Blue Brain Project’s ‘Channelpedia’ is open to brain modellers and pharmacologists everywhere
Pores at the surface of neurons and muscle cells control your every thought, movement; the very beating of your heart. […]
Employees less upset at being replaced by robots than by other people: Study assesses psychological impact of job losses through technology
Generally speaking, most people find the idea of workers being replaced by robots or software worse than if the jobs […]
Research on repetitive worm behavior may have implications for understanding human disease
Repetition can be useful if you’re trying to memorize a poem, master a guitar riff, or just cultivate good habits. […]
How watching TV and movies helps people with attachment issues: Fiction allows some to enjoy relationships vicariously
People who have trouble with romantic relationships may watch movies and TV shows for more than just a chance to […]
Scientists identify gene that keeps PTSD-like behavior at bay in female mice
More than 30 years ago, scientists discovered that neurological illnesses such as mad cow and Creutzfeldt-Jakob diseases are caused by […]
A new approach to an old question: How do we actually cooperate? Researchers investigate how cooperation among people is affected by population structure
In the animal kingdom, birds band together to ward off predators, and honeybees work collectively to benefit the entire hive. […]
Catch me if you can: Study reveals disguises are surprisingly effective
Superficial but deliberate changes in someone’s facial appearance — such as a new hairstyle or complexion — are surprisingly effective […]