News articles tagged with 'finger'
Hormone that affects finger length key to social behaviour
— 5 Nov 2009 13:18 | BiologyThe hormones, called androgens, are important in the development of masculine characteristics such as aggression and strength. It is also thought that prenatal androgens affect finger... — full story
1-finger exercise reveals unexpected limits to dexterity
— 8 Jul 2009 15:18 | Biology'Push your finger as hard as you can against the surface. Now as hard as you can but move it slowly - follow the ticking clock. Now faster. Now faster'... — full story
Urban myth disproved: Fingerprints do not improve grip friction
— 12 Jun 2009 17:20 | BiologyFingerprints mark us out as individuals and leave telltale signs of our presence on every object that we touch, but what are fingerprints really for? According to Roland Ennos, from... — full story
The hand can't be fooled
— 10 Mar 2008 19:02 | HealthResearch published in the March issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, is suggesting that we process images in two very distinct ways... — full story
What gives us fingertip dexterity?
— 8 Feb 2008 14:43 | BiologyQuickly moving your fingertips to tap or press a surface is essential for everyday life to, say, pick up small objects, use a BlackBerry or an iPhone. But researchers at the University... — full story
Osteoarthritis risk linked to finger length ratio
— 4 Jan 2008 13:52 | HealthPeople whose index finger is shorter than their ring finger are at higher risk of osteoarthritis, a new University of Nottingham study has found. A study of more than 2,000 people,... — full story
The risk of osteoarthritis and index to ring finger length ratio
— 3 Jan 2008 13:02 | HealthIndex to ring finger length ratio (2D:4D) is a trait known for its sexual differences. Men typically have shorter second than fourth digits; in women, these fingers tend to be about... — full story
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