A new genetic study reveals the evolution of longevity and larger brains in capuchin monkeys. Read More
A combination of the Zika virus and Chikungunya, two mosquito-borne infections, increase stroke risk, a new study reports. Read More
Study identifies a specific type of immune cell that induces inflammation in herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis. Read More
Ebselen, a Selenium-based drug molecule, and several other novel compounds can change the characteristics of SOD1. The findings could help with the development of new therapeutics for ALS. Read More
A newly developed eye movement measurement test sheds light on inhibitory control and brain aging. Read More
Alterations associated with aging and cellular senescence may be linked to a decrease in cell proliferation, while cancer shifts towards increased cell division. The study challenges the traditional view that cancer risks increase as we age, finding the aging process may suppress the development of cancer. Read More
Researchers conclude many psychiatric diagnoses are scientifically worthless as tools for identifying discrete mental health disorders. Read More
Blocking the activity of interleukin-1 in mouse models of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) helped reverse symptoms. Researchers say patients with CRPS should respond to immune-based treatments which reduce some of the disease features. Read More
Lower socioeconomic status is associated with a higher risk of psychological distress. The increase in psychological distress is, in turn, associated with higher levels of emotional eating and obesity risks. Read More
Study reveals people often discriminate against those who suffer from obesity to a point of dehumanization. Those who blatantly 'dehumanize' those who are overweight are more likely to support health policies that discriminate against people because of their weight. Read More
A new study links the white matter integrity of the corpus callosum with a person's likelihood of experiencing auditory hallucinations and their musical aptitude. Read More
Bilingual people show improved ability to speak in their second language after consuming alcohol, a new study reports. Read More
