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·March 20, 2017·3 min read

Mystery of How Sperm Swim Revealed in Mathematical Formula

A new mathematical formula based on the rhythmic movement of a sperm could provide new insights into male infertility.

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·March 9, 2017·5 min read

Brain is Ten Times More Active Than Previously Measured

Researchers believe their findings could change the way scientists understand how the brain works.

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·March 1, 2017·5 min read

How Artificial Intelligence Can Save Lives: Machine Learning to Predict Suicide Risks

Machine learning may allow clinicians better ability to predict which of their patients will attempt suicide, a new study reports.

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·February 27, 2017·4 min read

Do You Look Like Your Name?

Cultural stereotypes could be the reason why people are pretty good at matching names to faces, a new study reports.

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·February 21, 2017·8 min read

Brain Computer Interface Advance Allows Fast and Accurate Typing By People With Paralysis

New advances in brain computer interface technology allows three people with movement impairments to control a cursor by imagining their hand movements.

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·February 21, 2017·4 min read

Creative People Have Better Connected Brains

A new study reports highly creative people appear to have more connections between their brain hemispheres.

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·February 9, 2017·4 min read

The Internet and Your Brain Are More Alike Than You Think

An algorithm used for the internet may help researchers learn about the human brain, researchers report.

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·February 1, 2017·4 min read

‘Mirror Game’ Test Could Secure Early Detection of Schizophrenia

A new computerized 'mirror game' has been shown to give more accurate diagnosis of schizophrenia than clinical interviews, a new study reports.

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·January 19, 2017·5 min read

Insecticides Mimic Melatonin, Creating Higher Risk of Diabetes

According to a new study, synthetic chemicals found in some insecticides can bind to melatonin receptors, creating a higher risk for people to develop diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

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·January 16, 2017·6 min read

In Teens, Strong Friendships May Mitigate Depression Associated with Excessive Video Gaming

While playing video games for more than four hours a day can increase the risk of depression in teens, researchers report using social media and other online social mediums can help mitigate depressive symptoms.