The genetic influence on weight is halved when children are raised in a home environment where healthy eating and exercise is encouraged, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers have developed a method of fabricating nanoscale electronic scaffolds that can be injected. The scaffolds can be used to monitor neural activity or promote neurogenesis. Read More
Using mini-brains grown in the lab, researchers have discovered schizophrenia likely begins toward the end of the first trimester of fetal development. Researchers believe, based on their findings, schizophrenia could potentially be treated in utero. Read More
A new study reports there are nine potentially modifiable risk factors that may contribute to a significant number of Alzheimer's disease cases worldwide. Read More
A bilateral implant and brain-machine interface technology allowed a patient with a high spinal cord injury to control prosthetic arms with the power of thought. Read More
EEG and brain machine interface allows amputees to move a prosthetic hand, a new study reports. Read More
A collaborative effort aims to provide a new method of communication for people with cerebral palsy. Read More
Implanting neuroprosthetics into the posterior parietal cortex allows a paralyzed man to control a robotic arm through thought, a new study reports. Read More
Lower socioeconomic status is associated with a higher risk of psychological distress. The increase in psychological distress is, in turn, associated with higher levels of emotional eating and obesity risks. Read More
Teaming up with 23andMe, UCSD researchers have discovered a genetic signature for the tendency to undervalue future rewards which overlaps with ADHD and obesity. Read More
Researchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function. Read More
A new study reports on the link between a teen's BMI and their cognitive function in midlife. Read More
