Mount Sinai scientists, in collaboration with researchers from the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII) in Madrid, Spain, have located and
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Shoe technology reduces risk of diabetic foot ulcers
Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open
Mutations in noncoding DNA become functional in some cancer-driving genes
Some genes are known to drive cancer, and astonishing new research shows why: Mutations in the noncoding regions become functional,
Why can zebrafish regenerate damaged heart tissue, while other fish species cannot?
A heart attack will leave a permanent scar on a human heart, yet other animals, including some fish and amphibians,
How data provided by fitness trackers and smartphones can help people with MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an insidious disease. Patients suffer because their immune system is attacking their own nerve fibres, which
Scientists uncover 95 regions of the genome linked to PTSD
In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact
Perfect balance: How the brain fine-tunes its sensitivity
A sensitive perception of the environment is crucial for guiding our behavior. However, an overly sensitive response of the brain’s
Quick decisions in soccer enhanced by brain’s ability to suppress actions
To pass or not to pass, that is the question faced by soccer players the world over in every match.
Metacognitive abilities like reading the emotions and attitudes of others may be more influenced by environment than genetics
Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on human biology. In
When thoughts flow in one direction
Contrary to previous assumptions, nerve cells in the human neocortex are wired differently than in mice. Those are the findings