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The perception that resources are unfairly distributed is at the root of many social conflicts. Researchers at the University of Zurich have investigated the motives influencing our perception of justice in resource distribution.

Research suggests that CAR T-cell therapy could be used to eliminate unwanted cells that cause autoimmunity.

The loss of brain volume as we age follows a different trajectory depending on biological sex, new research has found. The researchers also identified potential biomarkers that indicate a person's risk of brain aging.

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has developed a laboratory test that can measure levels of amyloid beta oligomers in blood samples.

Shining a laser light at a targeted region of the human brain can boost short-term memory function by up to 25%, suggests a new study. The non-invasive technique could one day help improve attention deficits in people with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), say the paper’s authors.

Does stress during pregnancy impact children’s cell aging, and does race matter? The answer is yes, according to a new UC San Francisco study.

New research has shown that autophagy – the process of clearing away old or damaged cellular components – is essential for brain health, and has identified two key enzymes in the process.

A new study demonstrates the positive impact learning to play a musical instrument has on the brain’s ability to process sights and sounds, and shows how it can also help to lift a blue mood.

In two early-stage clinical studies, a potential therapy for Alzheimer's disease produced no serious adverse effects and was associated with some significant neurological and behavioral benefits among a small cohort of participants.

A novel microscope has been developed that can image the brain through the skull.