A long-term study of nearly 3,000 adults, aged 57 to 85, found that those who could not identify at least...

A study comparing children between 7 and 11 years of age who have moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea to...

In the February issue of the American Journal of Pathology, new research from the University of Chicago shows motor abnormalities...

People with intermittent explosive disorder (IED), or impulsive aggression, have a weakened connection between regions of the brain associated with...

Rats given midazolam, an anti-anxiety medication, were less likely to free trapped companions because the drug lessened their empathy, according...

Individuals with a psychiatric disorder involving recurrent bouts of extreme, impulsive anger--road rage, for example--are more than twice as likely...

Skimping on sleep has long been associated with overeating, poor food choices and weight gain. Now a new study shows...

While many studies have examined the impact of bias based on race, gender or sexual orientation, religious discrimination in the...

A new study led by neuroscientists from the University of Chicago brings us one step closer to building prosthetic limbs...

The brain uses similar computations to calculate the direction and speed of objects in motion whether they are perceived visually...

Abnormal connections between neurons are the likely cause of motor coordination issues seen in autism spectrum disorder. Using a mouse...

Despite the barrage of visual information the brain receives, it retains a remarkable ability to focus on important and relevant...

Seeing people use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) increases the urge to smoke among regular combustible cigarettes users, according to a new...

An analysis of 100 million US medical records reveals that autism and intellectual disability (ID) rates are correlated at the...

Empathy-driven behavior has been observed in rats who will free trapped companions from restrainers.