FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2023·4 min readAI Vulnerabilities Exposed: Adversarial Attacks More Common and Dangerous Than ExpectedA new study reveals that artificial intelligence systems are more susceptible to adversarial attacks than previously believed, making them vulnerable to manipulation that can lead to incorrect decisions. Researchers found that adversarial vulnerabilities are widespread in AI deep neural networks, raising concerns about their use in critical applications.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 31, 2023·5 min readUnlocking Anger’s Potential: A Surprising Key to Goal AchievementResearchers reveal anger isn't just a negative emotion; it can be a potent driver for goal achievement. They explain that while happiness is often viewed as the ideal state, a blend of emotions, including anger, often yields the best results.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 26, 2023·6 min readAnger, The Forgotten Emotion Unveiled: How Trauma Influences Problem AngerAnger remains a misunderstood emotion, often stigmatized and mishandled in society. Researchers revealed a significant link between problem anger and trauma experiences, with anger serving as a common, yet overlooked symptom of PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 13, 2023·5 min readMedi-Mojis: Emojis Are A Game-Changer in Patient-Physician CommunicationEmoji could revolutionize health care communication. These universally appealing and accessible symbols can bypass barriers of language, education, and age, offering an intuitive language system for patient-provider interaction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 5, 2023·4 min readDanger or Pleasure? How We Learn to Tell the DifferenceScientists have discovered that somatostatin-expressing neurons in the amygdala help distinguish between good and bad stimuli, responding differently to rewards versus punishments and even different types of rewards. Inhibiting these neurons in mice resulted in an inability to learn to associate sounds with rewards or punishments, providing potential insight into addiction and opportunities for new treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 24, 2023·5 min readHidden Danger: Parental Guilt and Depression During Child’s Infancy can Impact Adolescent Emotional DevelopmentWhen a parent experiences guilt as a symptom of depression while their child is an infant, it can trigger depression in the other parent and ultimately impact the child's emotional development.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 14, 2023·7 min readHidden Danger in Your Groundwater? Widely Used Chemical Linked to 500% Increased Risk of Parkinson’sTrichloroethylene (TCE), a widely used chemical used in decaffeinated coffee, metal degreasers, and dry cleaning clothes formulas, has been linked to a 500% increased risk of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 23, 2023·3 min readNew Research Explores the Appeal of Dangerous MenFor short-term relationships, most women are more attracted to risk-taking men, a new study reports. Women who are in better health or have greater access to quality healthcare are more likely to be attracted to risk-taking men than women from other socioeconomic or health backgrounds.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 12, 2022·4 min readInternet Treatment for Anger WorksA four-week online anger management program helps decrease anger and aggression, and improve emotional regulation in those with aggressive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 14, 2022·4 min readFentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid EpidemicA newly developed vaccine blocks the ability of the opioid Fentanyl's ability to enter the brain, thus blocking the drug's "high".Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 25, 2022·4 min readHere’s How the Brain Works When We Choose to Help Someone in DangerThe same brain system that helps us to avoid danger is also activated during selfless, helping behaviors, allowing us to help others in danger.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 15, 2022·4 min readThe More Specifics People Have On Potential Dangers, the Less Fearful They BecomeDetailed knowledge of probabilities can make dangerous risks seem far less risky, a new study reports.Read More
