The way we feel about being touched — and the way we touch others — are shaped by our personal…
Voluntary control of brainwaves in deep brain of patients with Parkinson’s disease
Patients with Parkinson’s disease can voluntarily control beta waves in their deep brain — a finding that suggests a new…
Excessive weight gain in early childhood affects teenage heart health
Excessive weight gain in children under two years can lead to cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in teenage years including…
Shedding light on zebrafish daily rhythms: Clock gene functions revealed
Researchers used zebrafish to study the effects of knocking out three clock genes, Cry1a, Cry2a, and Per2. They compared wild-type…
Nicotine while pregnant alters genes, study suggests
Researchers report that a possible cure for addiction may be found by following the pathways of significantly altered dopamine neurons…
Morals versus money: How we make social decisions
Our actions are guided by moral values. However, monetary incentives can get in the way of our good intentions. Neuroeconomists…
Depression increases risk of early death in older adults
A research team designed a study to investigate the role depression symptoms play in an increased risk of death over…
Cannabinoid compounds may inhibit growth of colon cancer cells
Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and short-term anxiety and depression. Now,…
Absentmindedness points to earlier warning signs of silent strokes among people at risk
Adults who notice that they frequently lose their train of thought or often become sidetracked may in fact be displaying…
Do differences in gait predict the risk of developing depression in later life?
Older people who were newly diagnosed with depression had a slower walking speed and a shorter step length compared with…