A PLOS Biology study reports a dietary restriction increases a worm's ability to form associations.
A metabolite produced by lactic acid bacteria binds to the third hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor (HCA), signalling the immune system. Researchers believe the receptor evolved to allow great apes to consume foods that were starting to decay. They suggest the receptor could mediate some beneficial and anti-inflammatory effects of lactic acid in humans, and could serve as a target to treat inflammatory diseases.
According to new research, people unconsciously mimic others' prudent, lazy or impatient attitudes.
A new study uses retinal prosthetics to assess the brain's ability to process visual information years after blindness occurs.
Hugging a novel cushion that mechanically mimics breathing helps reduce anxiety.
Adolescents who live with single parents or in households with step-parents are more likely to embark on delinquent behaviors, researchers say.
Atheists are more likely to believe the morality of an action is based on its consequences, while theists are more inclined to endorse moral values that promote group cohesion. Both believers and non-believers share moral values related to protecting vulnerable individuals and liberty versus oppression, a new study concludes.
Sleep apnea during pregnancy may increase the risk of brain and behavioral changes associated with autism in males, a new study reports.
Overall, people who used antidepressants to manage depression long-term did not have a better quality of physical or mental health than those with depression who did not use prescription medication to manage their symptoms.
Used to help treat mental health conditions, and improve spirituality, the plant-based psychoactive ayahuasca is becoming more popular. Researchers say there is a high rate of adverse physical and psychological effects from using ayahuasca although they are not generally severe.
For those with a genetic predisposition to obesity, partaking in six specific types of exercise can help combat weight gain. Jogging, yoga, power walking, certain types of dancing and mountain climbing can help reduce BMI in those with a predisposition to obesity. Surprisingly, cycling, swimming, and games like Dance Dance Revolution did not counteract the genetic effects on obesity.
Combining music with audio beat stimulation helps reduce anxiety in some people more effectively than listening to music alone.
