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Researchers develop animal model for studying depression

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From the University of Bristol press release via MedicalXpress: Researchers have found a new method for studying depression in rats that mirrors an aspect of the mood-related symptoms of the condition in humans. Until now,… 

Study suggests humans feel empathy for robots

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From the International Communication Association press release via EurekAlert!: From the T-101 to Data from Star Trek, humans have been presented with the fictional dilemma of how we empathize with robots. Robots now infiltrate our… 

Study suggests stress can sometimes be beneficial

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From the UC Berkeley press release via HealthCanal: “You always think about stress as a really bad thing, but it’s not,” said Daniela Kaufer, associate professor of integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley.… 

Study suggests berries are good for the brain

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From the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology  press release via EurekAlert!: Adding more color to your diet in the form of berries is encouraged by many nutrition experts. The protective effect of berries… 

Study suggests some stress isn’t always bad

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From the UC Berkeley press release via HealthCanal: “You always think about stress as a really bad thing, but it’s not,” said Daniela Kaufer, associate professor of integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley.…