Neuroscience

Novel information on the neural origins of speech and singing

The neural network related to speech is mostly located in the left cerebral hemisphere, while singing has been primarily associated with the structures of both hemispheres. However, a new study indicates that the left hemisphere ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

'Humanized' liver in mice reveals roots of chronic diseases

Yale researchers have created a functional "humanized" liver in living mice that will help scientists find human-specific mechanisms for regulating cholesterol levels and potentially for treating chronic liver diseases afflicting ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Pets provide a voice for people with aphasia

Feathers, fins or fur, all pets can make us feel happier. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that pet ownership and pet care can also support communication and well-being, especially for people ...

Health

Tackling inequalities in end-of-life care

Language barriers are resulting in people from South Asian communities experiencing more pain at the end of life, new research has found.

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