Optogenetics uses light to control brain processes. It is based on light-controlled proteins such as channelrhodopsin-2, an ion channel that…
More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study confirms that a simple blood test can reveal whether there is accelerating nerve cell damage in the…
Researchers reveal how bacteria can adapt to resist treatment by antibiotics
New research shows that bacteria produce a specific stress molecule, divide more slowly, and thus save energy when they are…
Stressed, anxious? Ask the brain!
Our actions are driven by ‘internal states’ such as anxiety, stress or thirst — which will strongly affect and motivate…
Minor sleep loss can put your job at risk, study finds
Just 16 minutes shaved off your regular sleep routine can dramatically impact job performance the next day. A new study…
‘Longevity gene’ responsible for more efficient DNA repair
Researchers found that the gene sirtuin 6 (SIRT6) is responsible for more efficient DNA repair in species with longer lifespans.…
Some women could be more susceptible to PTSD than others, according to new study
Childhood trauma is known to increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder in adulthood, especially for women, but the biological…
How lifestyle affects our genes
In the past decade, knowledge of how lifestyle affects our genes, a research field called epigenetics, has grown exponentially. Researchers…
Women underreport prevalence and intensity of their own snoring
A new study of adults who were referred for evaluation of a suspected sleep disorder suggests that women tend to…
People with happy spouses may live longer
Research suggests that having a happy spouse leads to a longer marriage, and now study results show that it’s associated…