Brain : Science World Report

Sep 15, 2015 11:48 PM EDT

Is Sitting All Day At Work Killing Us?

New findings published in the Journal of Hematology reveal that sitting all day could be contributing to an early death.

Sep 13, 2015 11:08 PM EDT

A Healthy Body Also Keeps Your Brain Healthy Too

Staying physically active into old age can help your mind stay fit, too.

Sep 11, 2015 06:41 PM EDT

Fish Consumption May Lower Depression Risk

If you're depressed, just eat some fish? Wait a minute.

Sep 10, 2015 06:13 PM EDT

Colors are Universal: People Worldwide Think of Colors the Same Way

It turns out that colors are universal. Researchers have found that people from around the world think of colors the same way, regardless of the language used to describe it.

Sep 07, 2015 09:44 PM EDT

Laughter Helps Toddlers Learn New Tasks

Of course learning isn't all fun and games, but there can be a bit of humor in it.

Sep 04, 2015 02:10 PM EDT

Autism: Boys, Girls With Behavioral Disorder Have Different Brain Structures

New findings published in the journal Molecular Autism show that brain differences between boys and girls may help explain certain discrepancies. For instance, girls with autism display less repetitive and restrictive behaviors than boys do.

Sep 03, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

Neuron Responsible for Alcoholism Found by Scientists,

Scientists located neurons in the brain that influence whether we have one drink or two, and it could lead to a cure for alcoholism and other types of addictions.

Sep 01, 2015 06:36 PM EDT

Unique Properties In Butterfly Wings May Help With Gas Protection

Could butterflies hold the key to developing new highly selective gas detection sensors? New findings published in Nature Communications reveal that pioneering new research by a team of international stientists at the University of Exeter have replicated the surface chemistry found in the iridescent...

Aug 31, 2015 08:11 AM EDT

Psychotic Patients View 'Alice in Wonderland' Differently Than Others

It turns out that psychotic patients see Alice in Wonderland differently than a control group

Aug 31, 2015 07:22 AM EDT

Testosterone Changes the Brain of Transsexuals: How it Impacts Speech

Brain imaging has shown that testosterone therapy given as part of sex reassignment changes the brain structures and pathway associated with speech and verbal fluency.

Aug 28, 2015 08:33 AM EDT

Air Pollution Linked to Lower GPAs in Children

Could air pollution lead to low GPAs? Scientists have found that fourth and fifth graders who are exposed to toxic air pollutants at home are more likely to have lower GPAs.

Aug 27, 2015 02:29 PM EDT