A biological engine for human language
For more than a decade, Northeastern psychology professor Iris Berent has focused her research on one central question: What makes human language so special? So … Read more
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Milestone for brown fat research with new MRI scan
The first MRI scan to show ‘brown fat’ in a living adult could prove to be an essential step towards a new wave of therapies … Read more
Gratitude, Not ‘Gimme,’ Makes for More Satisfaction
People who are materialistic are more likely to be depressed and unsatisfied, in part because they find it harder to be grateful for what they … Read more
Deletion of FAT10 gene reduces body fat, slows down aging in mice
A single gene appears to play a crucial role in coordinating the immune system and metabolism, and deleting the gene in mice reduces body fat … Read more
Researchers Find Genetic Clue to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) caused by genetics, diet, past trauma, anxiety? All are thought to play a role, but now, for the first time, researchers have … Read more
New study shows we work harder when we are happy
Happiness makes people more productive at work, according to the latest research from the University of Warwick. Economists carried out a number of experiments to … Read more
Analysis: Industry-sponsored academic inventions spur increased innovation
Industry-sponsored, academic research leads to innovative patents and licenses, says a new analysis led by Brian Wright, University of California, Berkeley professor of agricultural and … Read more
Stretchable antenna for wearable health monitoring
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new, stretchable antenna that can be incorporated into wearable technologies, such as health monitoring devices. “Many … Read more
New guidelines employ a team approach to autism diagnosis and care
Improving diagnosis and treatment for individuals with autism has been the focus of a growing body of research. New information from these studies led the … Read more
How seeing the same doctor helps your health
Patients are more likely to raise a health problem with a doctor they’ve seen over time and have built-up a relationship with, new research has … Read more
Drug therapy could eventually reverse memory decline in seniors
It may seem normal: As we age, we misplace car keys, or can’t remember a name we just learned or a meal we just ordered. … Read more
