Metacognition training boosts general chemistry exam scores, study finds
It’s a lesson in scholastic humility: You waltz into an exam, confident that you’ve got a good enough grip on…
Author University of Utah
Places with more men than women do not typically experience higher rates of social instability
Contrary to traditional expectations of unbalanced sex ratios, places with more men than women do not typically experience higher rates…
Research on frogs shows how the brain detects short sounds
For humans to understand speech and for other animals to know each other’s calls, the brain must distinguish short sounds…
Researchers develop software to better understand brain’s network of neurons
The animal brain is so complex, it would take a supercomputer and vast amounts of data to create a detailed…
Human longevity from grandmothering tied to human coupling
If you are in a special relationship with another person, thank grandma – not just yours, but all grandmothers since…
Study explores the moment when ancient societies adopted the practice of ‘taking a village to raise a child’
Hillary Clinton once famously said, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It turns out that’s been true for…
Sexual supply and demand: Men want commitment when women are scarce, study finds
The sexual stereotype, in line with evolutionary theory, is that women want commitment and men want lots of flings. But…
‘Darwinian’ test uncovers an antidepressant’s hidden toxicity
Because of undetected toxicity problems, about a third of prescription drugs approved in the U.S. are withdrawn from the market…
Addiction study shows mindfulness intervention boosts brain activation for healthy pleasures
How can people who are dependent on prescription opioids reduce their cravings? Learn to enjoy other aspects of their lives.…
Did men evolve navigation skills to find mates?
A University of Utah study of two African tribes found evidence that men evolved better navigation ability than women because…
Mouse model sheds light on role of mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases
A new study by researchers at the University of Utah School of Medicine sheds light on a longstanding question about…
Study shows no difference in emotional reaction between 2-D and 3-D formats
The increased visual realism of 3-D films is believed to offer viewers a more vivid and lifelike experience—more thrilling and…
Mouse model for epilepsy, Alzheimer’s gives window into the working brain
University of Utah scientists have developed a genetically engineered line of mice that is expected to open the door to…
A brain region for resisting alcohol’s allure
As recovering spring breakers are regretting binge drinking escapades, it may be hard for them to appreciate that there is…
Mind over matter: Beating pain and painkillers on mindfulness
A new treatment developed by University of Utah researcher Eric Garland has shown to not only lower pain but also decrease prescription opioid misuse among chronic pain patients.