1,214 news posts in Mind and body

Health

11 Oct 2018

Short chromosome tips linked to lower physical function in the elderly

Study suggests short chromosome caps, or telomeres, may be an independent risk factor for age-related functional decline: Frontiers in Physiology

Health

08 Oct 2018

Failing immune system ‘brakes’ help explain type 1 diabetes in mice

Rogue immune cells could cause type 1 diabetes, by evading molecular ‘checkpoints’ and attacking insulin-producing cells; Frontiers in Immunology.

Life sciences

08 Oct 2018

Mesosaurus, the oldest-known aquatic reptile, probably spent time on land

A comprehensive analysis fossilized mesosaurus bones suggests juveniles spent most of their time in water but adults were only semi-aquatic: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution

Neuroscience

02 Oct 2018

Scientists have built an artificial human brain cell

The most advanced digital replica of human neurons ever made reveals that our brain cells are unique; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience

Life sciences

01 Oct 2018

In the battle of cats vs. rats, the rats are winning

Any benefit of using cats to control city rats is outweighed by the threat they pose to birds and other urban wildlife, finds a study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution

Health

28 Sep 2018

Herpes virus link to bipolar disorder and depression

Study shows for first time that HHV-6 virus can infect neurons and possibly cause cognitive disturbances leading to psychiatric disorders: Frontiers in Microbiology

Health

27 Sep 2018

Four World Championship gold medals — and a baby

The training secrets of the world’s most successful cross-country skier, Marit Bjørgen, could help women wanting to return to sports after pregnancy: Frontiers in Physiology

Psychology

26 Sep 2018

Men place less value on care-oriented careers like nursing

The study also shows both men and women support increasing the gender balance in STEM more than in healthcare, early education and domestic (HEED) careers: Frontiers in Psychology

Neuroscience

25 Sep 2018

Contribute your mini-reviews to EPFL’s neuroscience MOOC

Ranging from molecular to cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, the course will provide the most up to date, state-of-the-art content and give participants a multi-scale view and understanding of brain function.

Psychology

24 Sep 2018

Age, race or need for instant gratification: which best predicts how much you will earn?

For the first time, machine learning allows researchers to rank the most important factors that predict future affluence: Frontiers in Psychology

Neuroscience

21 Sep 2018

Primate study offers clues to evolution of speech

Study suggests primates can’t speak because they lack the brain mechanisms needed to control and coordinate vocal production: Frontiers in Neuroscience

Health

17 Sep 2018

Why do women get more migraines?

Estrogen and other sex hormones may be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraine in women: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences

Neuroscience

14 Sep 2018

Scientists propose a new lead for Alzheimer’s research

Abnormalities seen in inherited Alzheimer’s disease could result from problems in how neurons handle iron, suggests a new theory: Frontiers in Neuroscience

Health

09 Sep 2018

Wearable devices: Useful medical insights or just more data?

A new review looks at devices used by everyday people and athletes to track physical and psychological health, and to achieve certain performance levels: Frontiers in Physiology