A new study has shown that an interactive avatar, which gives both instructions and feedback on the attention of the…
Gendered play in hunter-gatherer children strongly influenced by community demographics
The gendered play of children from 2 hunter-gatherer societies is strongly influenced by the demographics of their communities and the…
Medical News Today: New approach may save brain cells in neurodegenerative diseases
Neuron damage and death in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases may be preventable by targeting a shared cause of inflammation.
As we age, oral health plays increasing role in overall health
Oral health is a critical component to overall health for all ages, but according to dental and medical experts, vigilance…
How neural circuits drive hungry individuals to peak performance
Success is no accident: To reach your goal you need perseverance. But where does the motivation come from? Scientists have…
Trial finds high-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread
A randomized clinical trial of targeted, high-dose radiation for men with oligometastatic prostate cancer has shown the treatment to be…
Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealed
Researchers have identified the brain mechanism linking chronic pain and depression in rats. Their research could lead to the development…
New findings enable more heart donations
There is a risk of every fourth heart examined for possible donation being dismissed as unusable due to stress-induced heart…
Music is essential for the transmission of ethnobiological knowledge
Songs are a storehouse for ethnobiological knowledge and a means to construct, maintain and mobilize peoples’ relations with their local…
How to Develop an Appetite for Insects
Scientists who study bugs are thinking harder about how to turn them into good food.