Findings

Researchers discover microscopic ‘brain thesaurus’ that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words

Can diet and lifestyle reverse early Alzheimer’s? A pilot study raises hopes.

Elderly may harvest benefits from the attitude alone

Kenneth Rogoff sees tough road for some banks as surge of real estate loans come due by 2025, but doesn’t expect wider meltdown

Study of adults over 50 examines how feelings boost threat over time

No traction for more positive economic developments, research says

Research using new method upends narrative on ritual sacrifices, yields discovery on resistance built to colonial-era epidemics

One judge’s track record — with and without algorithm — surprises researchers

Co-author sees need for additional research and earlier, deeper conversations around care

New study of ancient genomes tracks disease over 5,500 years, factors in spread, including trade, warfare, colonialism, and slavery

Treatment holds promise for painlessly targeting affected areas without weakening immune system

New research takes broader, deeper look at common, but poorly understood, disorder

Scientists create realistic virtual rodent with digital neural network to study how brain controls complex, coordinated movement

Researchers see self-reported memory loss may be early, preclinical warning

New study finds Earth collided with dense interstellar cloud, possibly affecting life on planet

Scientists sequence complete genome of bush moa, offering insights into its natural history, possible clues to evolution of flightless birds

Large study shows benefits against cancer, cardiovascular mortality, also identifies likely biological drivers of better health

Cholesterol-lowering drug suppresses chronic inflammation that creates dangerous cascade

Research finds low-cost, online program yields significant results

Altered states of consciousness through yoga, mindfulness more common than thought and mostly beneficial, study finds — though clinicians ill-equipped to help those who struggle

Of the survivors within one study group, more than 40% recovered at least some independence.

New study finds step-count and time are equally valid in reducing health risks

Physicists demo first metro-area quantum computer network in Boston

Nobel laureate details new book, which surveys research, touches on larger philosophical questions

New study finds places with more college graduates tend to develop better lifestyle habits overall

Biomolecular archaeologist looks at why most of world’s population has trouble digesting beverage that helped shape civilization

Researchers publish largest-ever dataset of neural connections

Study finds minimally invasive treatment more cost-effective over time, brings greater weight loss

Economists imagine an alternate universe where the opioid crisis peaked in ’06, and then explain why it didn’t

Researchers hope identifying blood proteins may lead to earlier prediction of risk, increase treatment options