Virtual-reality researchers have developed a virtual-walking system that records a person’s walking and re-plays it with vision and foot vibrations.…
How hunger makes food tastier: A neural circuit in the hypothalamus
Using optogenetic and chemogenetic techniques, researchers have identified brain circuits underlying hunger-induced changes in the preferences for sweet and aversive…
Even short-term ‘vaping’ causes inflammation in non-smokers
E-cigarette use is rising at concerning levels among both smokers and non-smokers, and new research data suggests that even short-term…
New human reference genome resources help capture global genetic diversity
Scientists have assembled a set of genetic sequences that enable the reference genome to better reflect global genetic diversity. The…
Psoriasis Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Among people with psoriasis, the risk of skin, esophageal, liver and pancreatic cancer was particularly high.
Psoriasis Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Among people with psoriasis, the risk of skin, esophageal, liver and pancreatic cancer was particularly high.
Medical News Today: Mindfulness could boost opioid use disorder treatment
A new study offers evidence that mindfulness could boost the effectiveness of traditional therapy for opioid use disorder, improving control…
Society is rejecting facts; medical researchers can help
Anecdotes, fake news and social media have created a skeptical and misinformed public who is rejecting the facts. A commentary…
Factors that predict obesity by adolescence revealed
Three simple factors that predict whether a healthy weight child will be overweight or obese by adolescence have been revealed…
Do we trust artificial intelligence agents to mediate conflict? Not entirely
We may listen to facts from Siri or Alexa, or directions from Google Maps or Waze, but would we let…