Gorillas gather around and groom their dead
Researchers observe grooming and mourning behaviors by gorillas towards others in their social groups who recently died. The study sheds light on how animals perceive and process death.... Read More...
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Can You Pick an MMA Winner By Studying Fighters’ Faces?
Study finds people rate heavier fighters and those with higher anaerobic fitness as more likely to win an MMA match based on their facial features.... Read More...
Skin Test Detects Prion Infection Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers have developed a new skin biopsy test that can detect prion infections in skin samples before symptoms of disease appear. ... Read More...
Common Food Additives May Promote Anxiety and Reduce Social Behavior: Mouse Study
A new mouse study reveals common food additives, such as the dietary emulsifiers CMC and P80, may increase the risk of anxiety related disorders and adversely affect social behaviors. ... Read More...
Long Periods of Undisturbed Sleep During Pregnancy May be Linked to Stillbirth Risk
Researchers have discovered a link between women who sleep for more than nine hours uninterrupted a night while pregnant and an increased risk of stillbirth. The study reports the link appears to be independent of other risk factors.... Read More...
No Link Between Bilingualism in Children and More Focus
Contrary to popular belief, bilingual children do not have an advantage over monolingual children when it comes to attention and executive function, a new study reports.... Read More...
How Gut Bacteria Affects the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut is able to metabolize levodopa into dopamine in Parkinson's patients.... Read More...
How Musicians Communicate Non-Verbally During Performance
Fitting musicians with motion capture sensors and applying mathematical techniques, researchers discover how musicians communicate non-verbally while performing different pieces of music.... Read More...
The Human Brain Works Backwards to Retrieve Memories
A new study reports when we retrieve information about visual objects, the brain first focuses on the core meaning and afterwards recalls specific details.... Read More...
How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together
Researchers used Nash equilibrium game theory and adaptive control to program a robot that can better understand its human user's behavior. This allows the robot to anticipate and respond to the human's movements.... Read More...
Metabolite Produced By Gut Bacteria From Pomegranates Reduces IBD
Researchers report UroA, a microbial metabolite derived from a compound found in pomegranates and berries, can reduce and protect against inflammatory bowel disease.... Read More...
Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD Risk
A new study reports prenatal exposure to common antidepressants and antipsychotics does not increase the risk of a child developing autism.... Read More...