Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby
Month: April 2019
I feel you: Emotional mirror neurons found in the rat
Researchers have found that the rat brain activates the same cells when they observe the pain of others as when
Sea snakes are much better divers than previously believed
Sea snakes are great divers and that is not even surprising. They spend a significant part of their lives in
Lower pension, shorter life
Income and social status have an increasing effect on life expectancy in Germany. On average, men with very low retirement
New study advances treatment options for PTSD
Dr. Stephen Maren, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, recently published significant research on the
New method may transport medicine better through the body
At some point every person is likely to experience an inflammatory condition somewhere in the body. The causes of inflammation
Opioid epidemic may have cost US governments $37.8 billion in tax revenue
The opioid epidemic may have cost U.S. state and federal governments up to $37.8 billion in lost tax revenue due
Some beetles somehow manage to breathe under water, but how?
Our world is full of life. You can look up in the sky or under your feet – there is
Medical News Today: What to know about diabetic gastroparesis
Diabetic gastroparesis is a diabetes-related condition that affects the emptying of the stomach. Symptoms include nausea and heartburn. This article
Biophotonic therapy eliminates bacteria and viruses from organs before transplantation
A new technique for the decontamination of organs before transplantation using ultraviolet and red light irradiation has been developed by
