Neuroscience
Russian cyborg pigeon drones begin real-world testing phases, sparking concern over military misuse
While the company insists its mission is purely to serve utilities, logistics, agriculture, and emergency response, the potential to adapt the technology for military use is hard to ignore.
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study
BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
‘Eye’ signage placed in operating rooms increases civility among staff
Several unsuccessful interventions have been tried around the world to eliminate poor behavior among surgical teams, including workshops and training sessions; however, the 'eye' signage works.
Scientific breakthrough in the study of neurological disorders
Tel Aviv University researchers make discovery that one of the deleted genes linked to Williams syndrome is responsible for mitochondrial function and regulation in the brain’s nerve cells.
Humans continue to experience evolution, natural selection is ongoing - Newsweek
Evolution is occurring at a more rapid rate than ever before, however the drivers of the evolution have changed.
Exposure to tears leads to lower aggression in males - study
Weizmann Institute researchers: Women have a powerful weapon in their eyes against men’s aggression
Memories of trauma trigger distinct brain activity, say Yale researchers
The results could explain why PTSD patients have difficulty recalling traumatic experiences in a coherent way, and offer an explanation of why these past experiences can trigger disabling symptoms.
Israeli research teams win prestigious ERC Consolidator Grants in a variety of fields
The funding will support excellent scientists and scholars at the career stage where they may still be consolidating their own independent research teams.
Blinking could provide clues to human response under stress
By analyzing the behavior of politicians and game show contestants, researchers can study human physiology under conditions of stress that would be impossible to reproduce in the lab.
Middle-aged people who eat strawberries daily could reduce their risk of dementia - study
Both strawberries and blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins that have been offered a variety of berry health benefits such as metabolic and cognitive enhancements.
Here's how your brain knows when things don't sound normal - study
The scientists are hoping that this new information could be valuable in treating certain illnesses and selecting individuals with unique sound-related skills.
