3D printed prosthetic hand can guess how you play Rock, Paper, Scissors
A 3D printed hand which uses a computer interface to learn can replicate hand movements. ... Read More...
Hiroshima University
Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety
Study finds a correlation between the construct of personal responsibility and an increased risk of developing OCD and generalized anxiety disorder.... Read More...
New oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundly
A new oral device, dubbed the mandibular advancement appliance, can improve the quality of sleep for those with sleep apnea. The device increases retroglossal airway space three-dimensionally.... Read More...
New Target for Chronic Pain Relief Confirmed by Scientists
A research group at Hiroshima University observed a potential new target for chronic pain treatment. Further research using this receptor could lead to new, more effective drugs to use in pain-relieving treatment for chronic pain.... Read More...
New Type of Depression Identified
Researchers have identified a new type of depression. The findings may help explain why some people are resistant to current treatments for depressive disorders. The study reports on how a specific protein, RGS8, plays a role in depressive behaviors.... Read More...
Recently Discovered Protein Controls Appetite and Body Fat Composition
NPGL, a recently discovered protein, influences fat storage in the human body, even when on a calorie restricted diet. Researchers believe this mechanism had evolutionary benefits and the protein could be a potential target to treat obesity.... Read More...
New Appetite Control Mechanism Discovered in Brain
NPGL, a newly discovered molecule, increases appetite during periods of fasting and decreases it when we gorge, researchers report.... Read More...
Lasers Could Be Key to Unlocking Memory
Researchers have developed new technology that utilizes infrared light in order to treat memory loss conditions.... Read More...