From the Society for Neuroscience press release via EurekAlert!: Older animals show cellular changes in the brain “clock” that sets sleep and wakeful periods, according to new research in the April 25 issue of The…
From the Pamplin College of Business press release: Many studies have looked at the impact of sleep deprivation on workers’ health, safety, and morale, says Pamplin College of Business management assistant professor Christopher Barnes, but…
From the University of Bristol press release: A key protein, which may be activated to protect nerve cells from damage during heart failure or epileptic seizure, has been found to regulate the transfer of information…
From the Carnegie Mellon press release: A vibrating steering wheel is an effective way to keep a driver’s eyes safely on the road by providing an additional means to convey directions from a car’s navigation…
From the University of Illinois press release via HealthCanal: Does hearing that you are a member of an elite group – of chess players, say, or scholars – enhance your performance on tasks related to…
From the University of Pennsylvania Medicine press release: A cellular protein called HDAC6, newly characterized as a gatekeeper of steroid biology in the brain, may provide a novel target for treating and preventing stress-linked disorders,…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Night-time departures, early morning arrivals, and adjusting to several time zones in a matter of days can rattle circadian rhythms, compromise attention and challenge vigilance. And yet,…
From the University of Cambridge press release via EurekAlert!: New research by scientists at the University of Cambridge suggests that chronic cocaine abuse accelerates the process of brain ageing. The study, published today 25 April…
From the Wiley-Blackwell press release via AlphaGalileo: Eating disorders can be triggered by lack of support following traumatic events such as bereavement, relationship problems, abuse and sexual assault, according to research published in the May…
From the Duke University press release via EurekAlert!: Children who have experienced violence might really be older than their years. The DNA of 10-year-olds who experienced violence in their young lives has been found to…