‘Surprisingly simple’ arithmetic of smell
Adding and subtracting certain neurons tells researchers whether or not a locust can smell an odor. Smell it inside or outside; summer or winter; in a coffee shop… read more.
Adding and subtracting certain neurons tells researchers whether or not a locust can smell an odor. Smell it inside or outside; summer or winter; in a coffee shop… read more.
When human beings speak, different areas of their brain must be activated. However, the function of these regions can be seriously impaired after damage to the nervous system…. read more.
For those who rarely forget a face, but struggle with names, the remedy for boosting learning may as near as your pillow. New research by Northwestern University is… read more.
The closure of schools in spring 2020 had a negative effect on the health and well-being of many young people. But home-schooling also had a positive flipside for… read more.
The brain has a natural protective mechanism against Alzheimer’s disease, and researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and collaborating institutions have discovered that gene variants… read more.
If you are forgetful or make mistakes when in a hurry, a new study from Michigan State University — the largest of its kind to-date — found that… read more.
The use of marine omega-3 supplements by adults does not appear to prevent the onset of depression, researchers reported on Dec. 21, 2021 in JAMA/Journal of the American… read more.
For decades, psychiatrists routinely used both psychotherapy (talk therapy) and medication to treat patients. This is hardly the case anymore, according to a new study out of Columbia… read more.
In a pilot human study, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital show it is possible to improve specific human brain functions related… read more.
Rudeness. Sarcastic comments. Demeaning language. Interrupting or talking over someone in a meeting. Workplace incivilities such as these are becoming increasingly common, and a new study from Portland… read more.
A new study of online relationship support finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse. An… read more.
Fenchol, a natural compound abundant in some plants including basil, can help protect the brain against Alzheimer’s disease pathology, a preclinical study led by University of South Florida… read more.
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