Experienced auditors better at fraud detection after a simple cue

A simple cue can trigger a marked increase in fraud detection among veteran auditors, suggests a…

Study reverses thinking on genetic links to stress, depression

For years, scientists have been trying to determine what effect a gene linked to the brain…

Finger prosthesis provides clues to brain health

The aim of a new study was to analyze how the brain interprets information from a…

How do you eat your chocolate bunny? Vast majority prefer to start with the ears

New research carried out online has found that 59% of 28,113 respondents preferred to eat chocolate…

A new blue gene: NKPD1 variant increases depression risk

A study of people from an isolated village in the Netherlands reveals a link between rare…

New gene discovered that is driving drug resistance

A gene that is ‘revving the engine of cancer’ against the world’s most common breast cancer…

Researchers develop a new way to study key biological processes

A novel way to obtain previously inaccessible insight into the functions of a group of essential…

Global growth of ecological, environmental citizen science is fueled by new technology

Scientists have revealed the diversity of ecological and environmental citizen science for the first time and…

In the future, we will control our mobiles using gestures

Being able to interact with mobile phones and other smart devices using gestures with our hands…

When female mates multiply, males evolve to be choosy

Female choice for good quality males is familiar to everyone, whereas much less is known about…