New research emphasizes the need for neuroscientific evidence in rape trials
Neuroscientific research suggests that emotions like fear and threat can shut down the brain regions responsible for controlling movement.
Study finds mass shooters who are fame-seekers more likely to plan surprise attacks
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) released the study.
A team of researchers explore the human side of cybersecurity
Recent research published in the International Journal of Business Information Systems examines the human element of cybersecurity.
People are more creative upon awakening from the earliest stage of sleep: new study
The study appeared in Scientific Reports.
Researchers in America find a decline in socioeconomic diversity among medical school students
JAMA published the paper on May 11, 2023.
Research shows that people of color are so accustomed to encountering racism in stores that they may not always notice bad customer service
Perceived service between providers and ethnoracial consumers were measured and compared.
Chronic food insecurity among US families is higher now than it was 20 years ago: study
The study published as a research letter in JAMA Pediatrics.
Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s may be mitigated through deep sleep
Participants completed a memory task involving name-to-face association after getting some shut-eye.
New research finds specific strains of Desulfovibrio bacteria may cause Parkinson’s disease
The research was published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.
Yoga practiced at home can help ease anxiety and boost memory
The study's findings that exercise improves executive functioning are supported by the literature.
Study finds the brains of patients who regained their sight undergo anatomical changes
The results provide more evidence that the window of brain plasticity is much wider than previously believed.
Study explores the importance of octopamine in neurodegeneration
Researchers from Northwestern Medicine have uncovered how octopamine communicates with other cells in mammalian brains to prevent cell death.