The Biological Blessings of Friendship
Researchers delving into genetics, social networks and animal behavior are discovering how friendship affects our health and well-being—and how it played a part in our evolutionary story
Stories by Lydia Denworth
The Secret Social Power of Touch
A long-overlooked system of nerves that respond to gentle strokes may be crucial to our ability to form connections with one another
Stem Cells Could Repair Parkinson’s Brain Damage
New methods for growing and transplanting cells offer hope for treating Parkinson’s and other degenerative diseases
Stem Cell Therapy Could Transform Parkinson's
Stem cell therapy is emerging as a promising treatment for Parkinson's disease
How Video Games Change the Brain
Playing violent video games can sharpen our focus, reasoning and decision-making skills. But do we really need the weapons?
