Gene Therapy Via Skin Protects Mice From Lethal Cocaine Doses
Using CRISPR gene editing techniques, researchers create modified skin grafts that rapidly degrade cocaine and reduce drug seeking behaviors in mouse models of addiction.... Read More...
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Lonely People Stand Farther From Loved Ones
Researchers theorize social 'survival mode' triggers the preference for greater personal space in lonely people.... Read More...
Prone to Feeling Guilty? You’re Probably More Trustworthy
According to researchers, a person's tendency to anticipate feeling guilty is the strongest predictor of their trustworthiness.... Read More...
How to Control Biology With Light and Without Genetics
Researchers have created a silicon mesh that can be crafted to help stimulate neurons, limbs and tissue.... Read More...
Specific Bacteria in Small Intestine Are Crucial for Fat Absorption
Researchers reveal the Western diet can induce the expansion of microbes in the small intestine that promote the digestion and absorption of high fat foods. Over time, researchers say, these microbes can increase the risk of obesity. ... Read More...
Describing Certain Foods in a Foreign Language Reduces Aversion
A new study reveals describing certain foods in a foreign language can reduce aversion. ... Read More...
Communicating in a Foreign Language Takes Emotion Out of Decision-Making
Making a moral decision phrased in a non-native language makes people more utilitarian, researchers report. When faced with a moral dilemma phrased in a foreign language, people were more inclined to act toward a common good and express an emotional distance.... Read More...
Loneliness Contributes to Self-Centeredness for Sake of Self-Preservation
Loneliness increases self centeredness while being self centered contributes to feelings of loneliness, a new study reports.... Read More...
Human Brain Tunes in to Visual Rhythms in Sign Language
A sign language study helps researchers better understand how the brain processes language.... Read More...
Understanding the Causes of Neurological Abnormalities That Result From Premature Birth
Researchers report motor problems associated with preterm birth could be due to defects in peripheral nerves.... Read More...
Role of the Physical Environment in ‘Broken Windows’ Theory: How Visual Cues Can Encourage Rule Breaking
A new study reveals how certain subconscious visual cues can influence rule breaking behavior.... Read More...
Restoring The Sense Of Touch In Amputees Using Natural Signals Of The Nervous System
Researchers have found a way to produce realistic sensations of touch in two human amputees by directly stimulating the nervous system.... Read More...