Smell loss predicts cognitive decline in healthy older people, study finds
A long-term study of nearly 3,000 adults, aged 57 to 85, found that those who could not identify at least…
Author University of Chicago Medical Center
Untreated sleep apnea in children can harm brain cells tied to cognition and mood
A study comparing children between 7 and 11 years of age who have moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea to…
Understanding the causes of neurological abnormalities that result from premature birth
In the February issue of the American Journal of Pathology, new research from the University of Chicago shows motor abnormalities…
People with anger disorder have decreased connectivity between regions of the brain
People with intermittent explosive disorder (IED), or impulsive aggression, have a weakened connection between regions of the brain associated with…
Anti-anxiety medication limits empathetic behavior in rats
Rats given midazolam, an anti-anxiety medication, were less likely to free trapped companions because the drug lessened their empathy, according…
Study finds link between rage disorder and exposure to toxoplasma gondii parasite
Individuals with a psychiatric disorder involving recurrent bouts of extreme, impulsive anger–road rage, for example–are more than twice as likely…
Sleep loss boosts hunger and unhealthy food choices
Skimping on sleep has long been associated with overeating, poor food choices and weight gain. Now a new study shows…
New study finds nearly half of American Muslim doctors feel scrutinized on the job
While many studies have examined the impact of bias based on race, gender or sexual orientation, religious discrimination in the…
Neuroscientists one step closer to re-creating the sense of touch
A new study led by neuroscientists from the University of Chicago brings us one step closer to building prosthetic limbs…
The brain perceives motion the same way through both vision and touch
The brain uses similar computations to calculate the direction and speed of objects in motion whether they are perceived visually…
Motor coordination issues in autism are caused by abnormal neural connections
Abnormal connections between neurons are the likely cause of motor coordination issues seen in autism spectrum disorder. Using a mouse…
How the brain finds what it’s looking for
Despite the barrage of visual information the brain receives, it retains a remarkable ability to focus on important and relevant…
Seeing e-cigarette use encourages young adult tobacco users to light up
Seeing people use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) increases the urge to smoke among regular combustible cigarettes users, according to a new…
Autism and intellectual disability incidence linked with environmental factors like pesticides
An analysis of 100 million US medical records reveals that autism and intellectual disability (ID) rates are correlated at the…
Social experience drives empathetic, pro-social behavior in rats
Empathy-driven behavior has been observed in rats who will free trapped companions from restrainers.