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Holocaust survivors help map brain circuitry for gratitude
Neuroscientists mapped how the human brain experiences gratitude with help from an unexpected resource: Holocaust survivors’ testimonies. “In the midst of this awful tragedy, there were many acts of bravery and life-saving aid,” said lead author Glenn Fox, a post-doctoral […]
Burnout and depression overlap
If you’re burned out, you’re most likely to be depressed too, according to the latest study on the subject led by psychology Professor Irvin S. Schonfeld of The City College of New York’s Colin Powell School for Civic and Global […]
Food on your counter can predict your weight
A new Cornell University study found that women who had breakfast cereal sitting on their counters weighed 20-lbs more than their neighbors who didn’t, and those with soft drinks sitting out weighed 24 to 26-lbs more. Those with a fruit […]
Stair-climbing wheelchair may end need for ramps
A team of engineers and designers from ETH Zurich and the Zurich University of the Arts designed the Scalevo, a stair-climbing wheelchair that will eliminate the need for ramps or second-person assistance. Moving on the ground is accomplished with a […]
Green buildings make people healthy
People who live in “green buildings”, or those made of eco-friendly materials, were less likely to have Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), than those who live in conventional buildings, says a study published on the American Journal of Public Health SBS […]
Lens implant may replace reading glasses
Devesh Mistry, a researcher form the University of Leeds, developed a new lens implant that can render reading glasses obsolete. The lens is made of liquid crystal, the same material used in smart phones and TVs. “As we get older, […]
Naps and rewards make learning easier
Kindergarten teachers are on the right track. A new study shows that gold stars and nap times are the best ways to learn new skills. The findings from the University of Geneva, to be published in the journal eLife, reveal […]
Sniffs and gasps can fight fainting
A new study shows that sniffing or gasping can prevent fainting. Vasovagal syncope is a type of fainting caused by standing too long or standing up too quick. It causes a drop in blood pressure and heart rate that can […]
Duke Medicine launch hand transplant program
Duke Medicine launched the first hand transplant program in North Carolina, becoming one of a small number of transplant centers in the country to offer the procedure. The Duke program is part of a clinical trial to determine the safety […]
Malaria genes similar in chimps and humans
The malaria parasite molecules in humans have been shown to share key gene segments with chimp and gorilla malaria parasites, which are separated by several millions of years, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of […]
