New research reveals how a week in the dark rewires brain cell networks and changes hearing sensitivity in adult mice…
Probiotic may help treat colic in infants
Probiotics — or ‘good bacteria’ — have been used to treat infant colic with varying success. In a new trial,…
Molecular bodyguards against Parkinson’s disease
Chaperone proteins in human cells dynamically interact with the protein alpha-Synuclein, which is strongly associated with Parkinson’s disease. A disturbed…
Some stress in early life extends lifespan
Some stress at a young age could actually lead to a longer life, new research shows.
Asia-wide genome mapping project reveals insights into Asian ancestry and genetic diversity
After a global genetic comparison, a team of international scientists has discovered that Asia has at least 10 ancestral lineages,…
By imaging the brain, scientists can predict a person’s aptitude for cognitive training
People with specific brain attributes are more likely than others to benefit from targeted cognitive interventions designed to enhance fluid…
Controlling attention with brain waves
Having trouble paying attention? Neuroscientists may have a solution for you: Turn down your alpha brain waves. In a new…
Bullying others increases the risk of developing mental health problems and vice versa
A new study suggests there is a two-way relationship between bullying perpetration and mental health problems among U.S. youth. Researchers…
Scientists create ‘epigenetic couch potato’ mouse
A study in mice shows for the first time that epigenetics — the molecular mechanisms that determine which genes are…
Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis
Biomedical scientists have found that a drug approved by the FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis can repair…