SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
AI Uncovers New Cause of Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered that a gene previously seen as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease, PHGDH, actually plays a causal role by disrupting gene regulation in […]
Flexibility Beats Instinct: How Adaptable Learning Drives Success
Humans have an exceptional ability to learn socially, but most studies have focused on overly simplified tasks. In a new study using Minecraft, researchers found […]
Infant Social Skills Thrive Despite Hardship
A large international study finds that babies living in insecure conditions, including as refugees, display key social skills on par with children raised in more […]
Low and Moderate Exercise May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Decline
New findings from the EXERT study reveal that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise may help preserve cognitive function in older adults with mild memory […]
Serotonin Neurons Challenge Old Views of Brain Function
Serotonin neurons in the brainstem are not independent, as once thought, but interact to influence decision-making. Researchers found that clusters of serotonin neurons compete and […]
What Makes Dreams Memorable? Study Reveals Three Key Predictors
Not everyone remembers their dreams, and a new study reveals why. Researchers found that dream recall is most strongly influenced by a person’s attitude toward […]