Video games can enhance decision-making skills, brain imaging study finds

A great deal of attention is often given to the negative effects of video games. Excessive game-playing can undoubtedly be detrimental for some people, taking time away from exercising and social activities, and disrupting sleep. But for several years … Continue reading Video games can enhance decision-making skills, brain imaging study finds

CRISPR-edited hamsters exhibit unexpected social behavior changes

Researchers experimenting with genetically engineered hamsters have found that the biology behind social behavior may be more complex than we thought. The team used CRISPR to block a certain neurochemical signaling pathway, and found that the animals’ … Continue reading CRISPR-edited hamsters exhibit unexpected social behavior changes

Nanoparticle-enhanced nasal flu vaccine delivers promising early data

Researchers at Georgia State University have produced a novel nanoparticle-enhanced intranasal influenza vaccine. The results of a preclinical study that have just been published demonstrate the unique nasal spray induces robust local and systemic immu… Continue reading Nanoparticle-enhanced nasal flu vaccine delivers promising early data

Human trial finds common food additive alters gut microbiome

A first-of-its-kind study investigating the effects of a common food additive on human gut bacteria has found the emulsifier carboxymethylcellulose can alter the quality and composition of the microbiome and potentially increase a person’s risk of chro… Continue reading Human trial finds common food additive alters gut microbiome