Researchers have found people confronted with risky choices respond differently when they rely on past…
Month: June 2011
Color red increases the speed and strength of reactions
When humans see red, their reactions become both faster and more forceful. And people are…
New bitter blocker discovered
Bitter taste often causes rejection that can interfere with food selection, nutrition and therapeutic compliance….
Antifungal drug delays need for chemo in advanced prostate cancer, study suggests
The oral antifungal drug itraconazole, most commonly used to treat nail fungus, may keep prostate…
Scientists identify mutations that cause congenital cataracts
New research identifies genetic mutations that cause an inherited form of cataracts in humans. The…
For stressed bees, the glass is half empty
When people are depressed or anxious, they are much more likely to see their glass…
Novel drug alleviates symptoms in Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s mice
Scientists have identified a drug candidate that diminishes the effects of both Alzheimer’s disease and…
Stem cell treatment to prevent leukemia returning is a step closer, say scientists
Researchers have identified a way of eliminating leukemic stem cells, which could lead to new…
Non-independent mutations present new path to evolutionary success
Mutations of DNA that lead to one base being replaced by another don’t have to…
Will neuroscience challenge the legal concept of criminal responsibility?
How do the US courts determine who is fit to stand trial? Neuroethics experts discuss…