New research has examined real-world neuroscience and how neurotechnology could be used to augment innate human capabilities.
Racial bias associated with disparities in disciplinary action across US schools
Across US counties, black students experience higher rates of suspension, expulsion, in-school arrests and law enforcement referrals than whites, according…
The whisper room: Moderates on Twitter are losing their voice
A researcher finds that partisan users form highly partisan social networks on Twitter, moderate users — or those less politically…
People with obesity often ‘dehumanized,’ study finds
New research has found that people with obesity are not only stigmatized, but are blatantly dehumanized.
Labeling proteins with ubiquitin paves new road to cell regulation research
Human cells have a sophisticated regulatory system at their disposal: labeling proteins with the small molecule ubiquitin. In a first,…
Alcohol-induced brain damage continues after alcohol is stopped
Although the harmful effects of alcohol on the brain are widely known, the structural changes observed are very heterogeneous. In…
The brain’s auto-complete function
When looking at a picture of a sunny day at the beach, we can almost smell the scent of sun…
Creating blood vessels on demand
Researchers discover new cell population that can help in regenerative processes.
Abnormalities in a protein affecting how nerve cells change shape
Since 1993, when the gene that causes Huntington’s disease (HD) was identified, there has been intense focus on understanding how…
Risky Stem-Cell Treatments Come Under F.D.A. Scrutiny — Again
Warning that unapproved stem-cell treatments put patients at risk, the F.D.A. is notifying clinics and manufacturers that flout its rules.