How the Brain Tells You to Scratch That Itch
Researchers shed light on the mechanism that drives the uncontrollable urge to scratch an itch.... Read More...
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Neanderthal Gene Gives Clues to Human Brain Evolution
Researchers report modern humans who carry particular Neanderthal DNA fragments have slightly less rounded heads. The findings shed light on the evolution of modern brain shape and function.... Read More...
Effective New Target for Mood Boosting Brain Stimulation Found
Stimulating the lateral orbitofrontal cortex improves mood in those suffering from depression, a new study reveals. ... Read More...
Using Twitter to Monitor Social Jet Lag
Researchers have managed to find a way to measure social 'jet lag', a mismatch between circadian rhythm and the realities of daily schedules, by analyzing patterns of activity on Twitter.... Read More...
Seeing and Smelling Food Prepares the Liver for Digestion: Mouse Study
Researchers say the sight and smell of food alone may be enough to prompt the liver to start the processes that help digest food.... Read More...
Gut Hormone and Brown Fat Interact to Tell the Brain It’s Time to Stop Eating
A new study reports brown fat interacts with secretin, a gut hormone, to signal the feeling of fullness to the brain while eating.... Read More...
How Many Calories Do You Burn? It Depends on Time of Day
Researchers report when resting, people burn 10% more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the early morning hours.... Read More...
Weight Loss Success Linked with Active Self Control Regions of Brain
A new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.... Read More...
Feeding Ants Dopamine Might Make Them Smarter Foragers
A new study reports dopamine may have an impact on foraging behavior in ants. Researchers report ants treated with dopamine went on more foraging trips and appeared to be more sensitive to humidity.... Read More...
How the Brain Combines Memories to Solve Problems
Using AI technology, researchers provide new insight into how the human brain connects individual episodic memories to help solve problems.... Read More...
People Show Confirmation Bias Even About Which Way Dots are Moving
A new study reports people use confirmation bias, even when a decision they make has little to no consequence.... Read More...
Overlapping Copy Number Variations Underlie ASD and Schizophrenia
A new study reports Japanese people with autism and schizophrenia have overlapping CNVs. ... Read More...