Researchers found that drugs like Ritalin may work as a study aid by shifting attention, through the brain chemical dopamine, from the challenges of undertaking a difficult mental task to its rewards.
March 3, 2020 —
Researchers produced a detailed picture of the part of SARS-CoV-2—the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19—that allows it to infect human cells.
March 3, 2020 —
Researchers found that more information doesn’t always help lead those who have personal experience in a subject to make better decisions.
March 3, 2020 —
Findings in a marine animal called Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus could provide insight into the human reproductive system and the causes of reproductive conditions and diseases.
February 25, 2020 —
Researchers identified specific patterns of brain activity that predict whether someone with depression is likely to respond to a common antidepressant.
February 25, 2020 —
A test that uses samples of cerebrospinal fluid was able to distinguish Parkinson’s disease from a related condition called multiple system atrophy with 95% accuracy.
February 25, 2020 —
Scientists discovered a new role for nerves in oral cancer progression, in which tumor cells send genetic messages that transform nerves into cancer-promoting agents.
February 11, 2020 —
In a large trial, daily low-dose aspirin reduced the risk of preterm birth (before 37 weeks) by 11% and early preterm birth (before 34 weeks) by 25% among first-time mothers.
