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·July 16, 2022·5 min read

A Robot Learns to Imagine Itself

A new robotics system can create a kinematic model of itself and use the model to plan motion, reach goals, and avoid obstacles in a variety of situations.

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·April 28, 2021·3 min read

Driving Behaviors Harbor Early Signals of Dementia

A new algorithm that combines naturalistic driving data with machine learning is 88% accurate at predicting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.

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·August 5, 2017·5 min read

Cognitive Hearing Aid Filters Out the Noise

A newly developed cognitive hearing aid can monitor brain activity to determine who a person is listening to and amplifies that voice to assist the listener. The technology can help a hearing impaired person follow a conversation in a noisy environment far more easily.

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·September 19, 2022·3 min read

Nearly One in Ten in the US Reports Having Depression

A new study finds that the prevalence of depression is highest in women, adolescents, and young adults.

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·January 6, 2020·4 min read

Plasticizers may contribute to motor control problems in girls

In utero exposure to phthalates was linked to deficits in fine motor development in females at eleven years of age.

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·March 9, 2019·6 min read

High Speed 3D Microscope Captures Stunning Videos of Fruit Fly Nerve Cells in Action

Columbia team harnesses powerful technology to uncover never-before-seen details of the nervous system, demonstrating SCAPE's broad potential to decipher the brain.

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·August 3, 2023·5 min read

Adolescence’s Impact on Adult Dopamine Function and Impulsivity

In a novel study, researchers reveal a sensitive developmental phase during adolescence that significantly influences adult impulsivity, aggression, and dopamine function in mice. This study highlights the implications of stimulant drug exposure during this period.

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·September 7, 2022·6 min read

Cravings for Fatty Foods Traced to Gut-Brain Connection

Fat entering the intestines triggers a signal that is conducted across the neurons and to the brain, driving the desire for fatty foods.

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·April 24, 2022·3 min read

Widespread Brain Receptor Hides Surprising Mechanism of Action

Glutamate binds to the subunits of its receptor only in specific patterns. The findings upend previous belief that each subunit binds glutamate independently and points to a new level of complexity in neurotransmission and drug response.

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·August 22, 2023·6 min read

Parkinson’s Puzzle: Is the Root in the Gut, Not the Brain?

For years, Parkinson's has been labeled a brain disorder. However, intriguing research hints at its origins not in the brain, but the gut.

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·May 12, 2022·4 min read

Family Size May Influence Cognitive Functioning in Later Life

Having three or more children was associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline later in life.

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·March 3, 2020·4 min read

Pregnant Women with Depression Are More Than Three Times More Likely to Use Cannabis than Those Without Depression

Pregnant women with depression are three times as likely to use cannabis than those who have no depressive symptoms. The prevalence of cannabis use was 25% in pregnant women with depression and perceived no risk from the substance.

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Columbia University

A Robot Learns to Imagine Itself

Driving Behaviors Harbor Early Signals of Dementia

Cognitive Hearing Aid Filters Out the Noise

Nearly One in Ten in the US Reports Having Depression

Plasticizers may contribute to motor control problems in girls

High Speed 3D Microscope Captures Stunning Videos of Fruit Fly Nerve Cells in Action

Adolescence’s Impact on Adult Dopamine Function and Impulsivity

Cravings for Fatty Foods Traced to Gut-Brain Connection

Widespread Brain Receptor Hides Surprising Mechanism of Action

Parkinson’s Puzzle: Is the Root in the Gut, Not the Brain?

Family Size May Influence Cognitive Functioning in Later Life

Pregnant Women with Depression Are More Than Three Times More Likely to Use Cannabis than Those Without Depression

Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

New Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in Infants

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

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