Cambridge scientists have solved the mystery of why both stimulating and blocking a particular ‘switch’ in the brain can help people lose weight – findings which could help boost the effectiveness of obesity drugs. Published…
Alongside growing evidence of the domestic spread of such resistant strains in Europe over the last two years, this poses a significant challenge for future treatment options for one of the most common sexually transmitted…
The efficiency of oxygen supply to tissues is a factor in the severity of important diseases such as Covid-19 and heart conditions. Scientists already know that the relationship between the length of a person’s index…
From the University of Massachusetts Amherst press release: A scientific team has shown that the release of neurotransmitters in the brain is impaired in patients with schizophrenia who have a rare, single-gene mutation known to…
From the Karolinska Institutet press release: New research at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests a link between psychosis and a genetic change that affects the brain’s immune system. The study published in Molecular Psychiatry may impact the…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Among the many holiday traditions scuttled by pandemic restrictions this year are live concerts featuring skilled musicians. These gifted performers can often play with such ease that…
From the University of Fukui press release: Our ability to feel and understand the emotions of others, or “empathy,” is at the core of our prosocial behaviors such as cooperation and caregiving. Scientists have recognized…
From the University of California – Los Angeles press release: Why do some people age faster than others? One potential answer, a new UCLA-led study indicates, is that a mother’s stress prior to giving birth…
From the Harvard Medical School press release: At a glance: Study in mice reveals how memory neurons reorganize after new experiences Researchers identify genes neurons use to rewire inputs received from other neurons This allows…
From the University of Zürich press release: People who live through traumatic experiences in childhood often suffer long-lasting consequences that affect their mental and physical health. But moreover, their children and grand-children can also be…