Inflammation may spur abnormal tau tangles, new mouse study shows
Circumventing the activation of an immune system complex that drives inflammation, which is known as … more
Brain & Behavior
WWI Helmets Protect Against Shock Waves Just as Well as Modern Designs
Biomedical engineers from Duke University have demonstrated that, despite significant advancements in protection from ballistics … more
Facial expressions don’t tell the whole story of emotion
Interacting with other people is almost always a game of reading cues and volleying back. … more
Ceramides predict vascular brain injury and dementia
Novel blood-based biomarkers for dementia could identify disease at an early preclinical stage, serve as … more
How social media makes breakups that much worse
Imagine flipping through your Facebook News Feed on Valentine’s Day and spotting a notification that … more
Baby hear, baby sing
Researchers — and parents — have long known that babies learn to speak by mimicking … more
Hormone injection can boost brain activity associated with attraction
The researchers behind the early-stage work, published in JCI Insight, are exploring whether kisspeptin can ultimately … more
Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep
The scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep, suggests new psychology research from the … more
Timing of brain cell death uncovers a new target for Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s remains the leading cause of dementia in Western societies, with some estimates suggesting that … more
Nutrition a key ingredient for psychological health in Canadian adults
A new study investigating factors that contribute to psychological distress in adults has found that … more
Helpful behaviors may increase alcohol abuse in those with previous dependence
Past research has long established that co-dependency and enabling behaviors are detrimental, but a new … more
