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·May 30, 2023·4 min read

Meditation Diminishes Bias Toward Negative Information

A new study reveals that daily mindfulness meditation can help reduce individuals' tendency to avoid negative information. The practice of regular mindfulness meditation allows people to better process uncomfortable emotions, thus enabling them to handle negative information more objectively.

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·March 25, 2023·5 min read

Detecting Exercise Exhaustion With Smart Sportswear

A new textile sensor precisely measures body movements without the need for electronic components. The sensor, which can be added to workout clothing, can predict in real-time how exhausted you get during exercise.

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·March 14, 2023·4 min read

Detecting Hidden Brain States With Mathematical Models

Using a mathematical model to study how the brain predicts information and learns, researchers discovered signals for accuracy are found in the anterior insula and anxiety affects activity levels in this brain region.

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·February 17, 2023·6 min read

Achieving a Better Understanding of How the Blood-Brain Barrier Works

Researchers have created a new model of the blood-brain barrier that can mimic fluid flow to and from the brain.

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·November 25, 2022·4 min read

Protein Shapes Could Indicate Parkinson’s Disease

The shape of a specific set of proteins differs in the spinal fluid of patients with Parkinson's disease compared to those without the neurodegenerative disease.

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·October 10, 2022·4 min read

How Genetics Influences Our Body Weight Beyond Genes

Researchers identified microRNA-7 as a non-classic risk factor for hereditary obesity.

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·October 7, 2022·6 min read

Mapping Human Brain Development

Brain organoids are helping researchers map the molecular, genetic, and structural changes that occur during brain development.

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·July 25, 2022·6 min read

Imaging the Brain With Ultrasound Waves

Using ultrasound technology for brain imaging may be less harmful and more cost-effective than other current neuroimaging methods.

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·May 22, 2022·5 min read

Precursor of Spine and Brain Forms Passively

Surrounding tissue is likely to play a significant supportive role in the development of the neural tube by exerting pressure from the outside.

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·April 23, 2022·4 min read

Ubiquitous Nutrients Suppress Appetite and Promote Movement

Non-essential amino acids influence the brain in a way that curbs appetite and promotes exercise.

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·April 8, 2022·5 min read

Enhancing Deep Sleep

SleepLoop, a newly designed mobile system, can help promote deep sleep through auditory brain stimulation. The device tracks when a person enters slow-wave brain activity, triggering an auditory signal that helps synchronize neurons and enhance the slow waves.