Epigenetic changes in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas can be detected in patients several years before the diagnosis…
Binge-drinkers’ brains have to work harder to feel empathy for others
New research shows that binge-drinkers’ brains have to put more effort into trying to feel empathy for other people in…
Anti-bacterial graphene face masks
Researchers have successfully produced laser-induced graphene masks with an anti-bacterial efficiency of 80 percent, which can be enhanced to almost…
How do people prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out?
New research shows that people prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out by a combination of apps and humans.
For job seekers with disabilities, soft skills don’t impress in early interviews
A new study finds that job candidates with disabilities are more likely to make a positive first impression on prospective…
Children will wait to impress others — another twist on the classic marshmallow test
When it comes to self-control, young children are better able to resist temptation and wait for greater rewards if they…
COVID-19 study links strict social distancing to much lower chance of infection
Using public transportation, visiting a place of worship, or otherwise traveling from the home is associated with a significantly higher…
Concussion discovery reveals dire, unknown effect of even mild brain injuries
Even mild concussions cause severe and long-lasting impairments in the brain’s ability to clean itself, and this may seed it…
Vaccine proves effective against the most severe type of pneumonia
A pneumococcal vaccine was effective at protecting children in Laos against the most severe type of pneumonia, a new study…
Hoarding and herding during the COVID-19 pandemic
Understanding the psychology behind economic decision-making, and how and why a pandemic might trigger responses such as hoarding, is the…