Financial loss can cause irrational behaviour - and more
June 14th, 2012 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, June 14 (IANS) Financial loss can lead to irrational behaviour but its effects go even deeper, affecting our grasp of the true situation, says a study.
The findings ... Read more...
Posted in World |
How those ‘Aha’ moments are imprinted in memory
April 2nd, 2011 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): We can practically feel the light bulb click in our head when we suddenly find the answer to a riddle or understand the solution to a problem.But ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Novel approach could benefit stroke victims
February 9th, 2011 - 6:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): Two new studies from Spain provide conclusive evidence that a method developed by Weizmann researchers could accelerate recovery from stroke and head trauma.Much of the devastation of stroke ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
How does the body recover from responding to shock or acute stress?
February 9th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): Our body's response to stress begins in the brain, and a family of proteins plays a prominent role in regulating this mechanism, suggests a new study.Alon Chen of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New sniffing-based device to help disabled people to communicate
July 27th, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 27 (ANI): Israeli scientists have come up with a unique device based on sniffing, that could allow several disabled people to navigate wheelchairs or communicate with their loved ones.Sniffing ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Gene that ties stress to diabetes, depression identified
April 23rd, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 23 (IANS) Researchers have identified the gene changes in whose activity due to stress cause anxiety disorders and depression, as well as metabolic disorders like obesity, type 2 diabetes and ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Gene that ties stress to obesity and diabetes identified
April 20th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 20 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a gene that ties stress to obesity and diabetes.Dr. Alon Chen of the Weizmann Institute's Neurobiology Department and his research team have now discovered that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Electronic ‘nose’ that can predict pleasantness of novel odors created
April 16th, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): An electronic system has been 'trained' by Weizmann Institute scientists to be able to predict the pleasantness of novel odors, just like a human would perceive them.The breakthrough ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
How some aromas are bound up in our memories
November 10th, 2009 - 12:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Some aromas get etched into our memories since childhood, and now researchers at Weizmann Institute have found the scientific basis of this connection.According to graduate student Yaara Yeshurun, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Like humans, dogs too can be jealous
December 8th, 2008 - 11:46 am ICT by ANI
London, Dec 8 (ANI): Its not just humans, dogs too can feel the unpleasant pang of jealously when they see their owners offering affection to other pooches, according to researchers.It was ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Now, robotic rats to aid in rescue missions
February 13th, 2008 - 12:56 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): An international team of scientists from Europe, Israel and the US are developing robotic rats, which will aid in rescue missions.Based on principles of active sensing adopted widely ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |