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·November 26, 2018·4 min read

Artificial Intelligence Sheds Light on What Makes Us Look Older

Researchers have created a new deep learning algorithm that can accurately predict chronological age. The findings suggest the most accurate, non-invasive biomarker for aging prediction is the skin at the corner of the eye. Researchers say the findings could help offer solutions on how to look younger.

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·August 21, 2018·4 min read

It’s All in the Eyes: Amygdala’s Role in the Experience and Perception of Fear

A new study reveals a new hypothesis about the role the amygdala plays in the experience and perception of fear. Researchers say, instead of directly mediating fear, the amygdala is involved in a person's ability to attend to the whites of another person's widening eyes, something that is more generally important to social functioning.

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·March 1, 2018·2 min read

Can Our Eyes Help Predict Who Will Develop Memory Loss?

A new study reveals blood vessels in the eyes could be key to predicting who will develop cognitive problems in old age. People with moderate to severe retinopathy are more likely to suffer from cognitive problems as they age than those with healthy eyes, researchers report.

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·January 24, 2018·4 min read

When the Eyes Move, the Eardrums Move Too

According to a new PNAS study, our eyes and ears team up to process the sites and sounds we experience.

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·April 18, 2017·4 min read

Eye Expressions Offer a Glimpse Into the Evolution of Emotion

Studies support Darwin's theories of emotional evolution, finding expressions originate from sensory function rather than social communication.

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·November 20, 2015·4 min read

Infants With Blind Parents Pay Less Attention to Eyes

A new study reports infants with blind parents pay less attention to adults' eye gaze.

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·October 9, 2015·4 min read

Enlightening Discoveries: How the Eye Processes Light

Researchers have made novel discoveries about how the eye processes light on both cellular and molecular levels.

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·August 3, 2015·4 min read

Pupil Mimicry May Lead to Increased Trust

According to a new study, pupil mimicry can lead to increased levels of trust.

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·February 4, 2015·4 min read

How Eyes Reveal the Brain’s Focus

By examining the eyes of rhesus macaques, researchers investigate how the brain processes distractions.

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·December 5, 2013·3 min read

A Simple Eye Test for Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers discover the pupils of MS patients respond much slower to stimuli. Additionally, the study reports the slower the response time, the worse the symptoms of MS are.