The belief that one is smarter, better looking, more successful and more deserving than others — a personality trait known…
A smart artificial hand for amputees merges user and robotic control
Scientists have successfully tested new neuroprosthetic technology that combines robotic control with users’ voluntary control, opening avenues in the new…
Increasing number of adolescents receive depression diagnosis
The proportion of young people in Finland diagnosed with depression in specialized services is increasing, showed a study based on…
Universal code in our brains for what we find beautiful
A network in the human brain involved in inner thoughts and self-referential mental processing may contain a universal code for…
Dutch Court Clears Doctor in Euthanasia of Dementia Patient
Euthanasia is legal in the Netherlands, but prosecutors said they had filed charges in an effort to clarify ambiguities in…
Dutch Court Clears Doctor in Euthanasia of Dementia Patient
Euthanasia is legal in the Netherlands, but prosecutors said they had filed charges in an effort to clarify ambiguities in…
Calcium channel blockers may be effective in treating memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia but the changes in brain cell function underlying memory loss…
Discovering biological mechanisms enabling pianists to achieve skillful fingering
Researchers discovered a sensorimotor function integration mechanism that enables the skillful fingering of pianists. The group developed a system to…
Brain: How to optimize decision making?
Our brains are constantly faced with different choices. Why is it so difficult to make up our mind when faced…
Type 2 diabetes is not just about insulin
Obesity, by promoting the resistance to the action of insulin, is a major risk factor of diabetes. Insulin imbalance may…