Stories by Nikhil Swaminathan

Study indicates that individuals' sense of fairness is at least partially ingrained in their DNA

A promising new application treats symptoms with no side effects

A new study shows that structural variations in DNA are key to individual differences, indicating that all parts of the genome are prone to rearrangement

Study in rats suggests long-term, moderate consumption of alcohol improves recall of both visual and emotional stimuli

It's not just about phonics: A new study shows music instruction may improve language-processing skills by altering the brain stem

New study reveals why restricting calories may lead to longevity

Scientists pinpoint brain region responsible for locating sounds

Whether you find a man's smell pleasant or putrid lies in your DNA.

"Proof-of-principle" for synthetic biologists opens doors to myriad applications—such as monitoring the environment or the growth of tumors

Is the so-called "Mozart effect" a scientifically supported, developmental leg up or a media-fueled "scientific legend"?

The question is: Why?

Brain scans show that liberals and conservatives may be neurologically wired to lean politically left or right

Score one for the tykes. German study supports theory that we evolved social abilities to help us interact and assimilate into different cultures

New research reveals that genes related to the debilitating disorder may also provide developmental advantages

Study identifies nonconvulsive seizures as potential culprit. Already available drugs may stave off and even reverse debilitating symptoms

Unless you are an Indonesian fruit bat, though, it probably won't happen naturally

Genetic "dimmer switches could possibly become a new target in the fight against the neurodegenerative disorder

Is there a gene for perfect pitch? New study sets the stage for finding out

Research shows that estrogen can be used to counteract nerve cell degeneration caused by MS without increased risks of breast and uterine cancers

New study shows different regions of the brain kick into action depending on the perceived threat level

Genetic deletion causes obsessive-compulsive disorder in a mouse, suggesting therapeutic targets for counteracting the syndrome

The finding of the region associated with impulse control may one day identify brain circuits involved in addiction as well as attention deficit and personality disorders