People with higher obsessive-compulsive symptoms may place less trust in their past experience, leading to increased uncertainty, indecisiveness, and exploratory…
Using a cappella to explain speech and music specialization
Speech and music are two fundamentally human activities that are decoded in different brain hemispheres. A new study used a…
How caloric restriction prevents negative effects of aging in cells
If you want to reduce levels of inflammation throughout your body, delay the onset of age-related diseases, and live longer…
How green space can reduce violent crime
Researchers identified patterns that can inform public policy, guide urban design and promote neighborhoods that are safe and low in…
How door-to-door canvassing slowed an epidemic
Liberia was the epicenter of a high-profile Ebola outbreak in 2014-15, which led to more than 10,000 deaths in West…
Could new discovery play a role in diagnosing Alzheimer’s earlier?
Scientists have detected that a previously overlooked gene behavior could potentially lead to a new way to diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier.
Cells carrying Parkinson’s mutation could lead to new model for studying disease
Parkinson’s disease researchers have used gene-editing tools to introduce the disorder’s most common genetic mutation into marmoset monkey stem cells…
Newly identified cellular trash removal program helps create new neurons
New research reveals how a cellular filament helps neural stem cells clear damaged and clumped proteins, an important step in…
Telecommuting found to have little impact on corporate careers
Working from home is known to be good for a strong work-life balance. However, telecommuting has also carried a stigma…
Revving habits up and down, new insight into how the brain forms habits
Each day, humans and animals rely on habits to complete routine tasks such as eating. As new habits are formed,…