Neuroscience

Swallowing triggers a release of serotonin, research reveals

Researchers at the University of Bonn and the University of Cambridge have identified an important control circuit involved in the eating process. The study has revealed that fly larvae have special sensors, or receptors, ...

Neuroscience

Brain implant lets man control Amazon's Alexa with thought

A patient with a degenerative disease was able to command Amazon's Alexa digital assistant with his mind, the company behind the technological innovation announced Monday, letting him stream shows and control devices with ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

A novel neural explanation for choking under pressure

Every professional who functions at a high level of performance knows the value of keeping things loose during harrowing tasks. Choking under pressure, or being unable to perform to one's highest standard when it matters ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19 rates oscillate every six months in the US, new study shows

COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have shown unexpected oscillating waves every six months between the southern states and the northern states and, to a lesser degree, from east to west, according to research published in Scientific ...

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