A brain-based approach may improve smoking cessation treatment success
For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in…
Study challenges assumptions about testosterone’s role in brain cancer
Scientists have long suspected that androgens, male sex hormones like testosterone, may help tumors grow because the hormones…
Tiny cellular structure found crucial for brain development processes
A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering…
Bioinspired artificial muscle filaments bend and twist with temperature changes
Nature is replete with slender filaments that bend and coil – from climbing grape vines, to folded proteins,…
Older adults increasingly use cannabis for pain and sleep relief
For adults over 60, cannabis use is increasing faster than in any other demographic. But science has yet…
Sexual arousal can blur recognition of unclear rejection signals
Sexual arousal can lead to “tunnel vision” that makes it more difficult to recognize when someone is just…
Researchers uncover how bacterial toxin damages colon lining cells to trigger cancer
Since a landmark 2009 study, researchers have known that a common gut bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis, drives colon tumor…
Cardiometabolic diseases remain leading cause of excess American mortality
Between 1999 and 2022, the US had substantially higher death rates than other wealthy nations, largely due to…
Plant-based mosquito repellent offers effective alternative to DEET lotions
Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside, but there…
Multi-center research initiative aims to improve glioblastoma patient outcomes
Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are part of a new multi-institution research effort aimed at improving…
Scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind rare childhood brain disorders
Thousands of times per year, a family’s moment of joy turns to unexpected grief. A seemingly healthy infant…
Adults of all ages can improve brain performance through practice
A landmark study recently published in the Nature Portfolio journal Scientific Reports reveals that cognitive decline is not…