Life sciences
28 Jan 2019
New research shows that extra nuclei gained during exercise persist even after a muscle shrinks from disuse, disease or aging — and can be mobilized rapidly to facilitate bigger gains on retraining; Frontiers in Physiology
Psychology
24 Jan 2019
A neuroimaging study shows that social exclusion can contribute to the development of extremism in those vulnerable to radicalization; Frontiers in Psychology
Health
23 Jan 2019
Fecal transplants could be used to treat intestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease — and perhaps even help prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer — if we can unlock the secrets of the gut-rejuvenating ‘super donor,’ say researchers; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Health
22 Jan 2019
Study urges further research into association between e-cigarette use and psychosis, particularly in adolescents and young adults; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Health
21 Jan 2019
UAlberta researchers have identified biomarkers for identifying Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment in saliva samples; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuroscience
18 Jan 2019
A UC Riverside professor’s first-of-its-kind study explores the neural underpinnings of cute aggression; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Health
17 Jan 2019
Research suggests that celiac disease could be caused by a bacterial enzyme used to manufacture sausages, cheese, bread and other processed foods; Frontiers in Pediatrics
Health
16 Jan 2019
In a large cohort of child ICU patients with continuous brain monitoring, nearly half of those younger than 14 months were found to have suffered seizures — many of which were asymptomatic; Frontiers in Pediatrics
Neuroscience
14 Jan 2019
The group used graphics processing units (GPUs) to run their brain simulation software, which is already powering drones that think like insects and could help pinpoint the disease in the human brain; Frontiers in Neuroscience
Health
10 Jan 2019
Criminalization of sex work is a primary factor behind a decline in consistent condom use among sex workers in one Australian state: Frontiers in Public Health
Life sciences
09 Jan 2019
A new study shows that both children and parents frequently misinterpret canine behavior, but a short training session can bring substantial and lasting improvements; Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Life sciences
04 Jan 2019
Frequently used forest trails have fewer birds and not as many species – even when the trails have been used for decades: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Psychology
04 Jan 2019
Priming people with superhero images increases their likelihood of engaging in prosocial behaviors: Frontiers in Psychology
Neuroscience
01 Jan 2019
Bioengineers have created new tools for controlling neurons with light, that allow researchers to probe deeper into the function of the brain; Frontiers in Neuroscience
Health
24 Dec 2018
Workplace health programs may increase weight stigma and discrimination, and even lead to increased obesity and decreased well-being: Frontiers in Psychology
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