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·May 9, 2023·5 min read

Tiny Human Brain Tissue Organoids Can’t Be Legally Considered “a Person”

Researchers proposed the need for a legal framework to guide the conversation on whether or not human brain organoids can be considered people. Brain organoids are grown from stem cells in a lab, mimicking the growth and structure of real brains.

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·March 6, 2023·5 min read

Brains With Compromised Trust Settings a Warning Sign of Lurking Depression

Shrunken gray matter volume in brain areas associated with social cognition and a compromised ability to trust others is linked to depression vulnerability and could be used as a biomarker for the onset of depressive symptoms, a new study reports.

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·November 23, 2022·5 min read

Two-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental Confidence

Expectant mothers who took a two-hour perinatal course called "Help, Understanding, Guidance (HUG) Your Baby" had a significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression and an increase in parental confidence once their baby arrived.

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·October 29, 2022·5 min read

Exploring Virtual Romantic Relationships

Study examines virtual romantic relationships, or romantic anthropomorphism, exploring how a human's romantic needs can be met by anthropomorphized agents.

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·November 19, 2021·4 min read

What Your Brain’s Noise Tells About Your Authentic Self

The "background noise" in the brain disrupts long-memory signals by neurons. This noise interrupts the consistent rhythm of long-memory alpha wave signals in people experiencing identity confusion.

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·June 29, 2021·4 min read

AI That Detects Post-Stroke Depression Type Can Help Stroke Survivors Get Right Treatment

New AI technology can detect a patient's stroke depression type, and improve treatment options.

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·September 4, 2020·4 min read

Offspring of Mice Fed Imbalanced Diets Shown to Be Neurologically ‘Programmed’ for Obesity

Prenatal diet could increase the risk of unhealthy eating and obesity in the offspring, a new study reports. Pregnant mice fed high omega-6 and low omega-3 diets were more likely to have offspring that were more inclined to consume hyper-caloric foods, increasing their risk of obesity.

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·November 20, 2019·4 min read

How people trick themselves into thinking something is heavier than it really is

Holding a steering wheel at different arm positions can influence our perception of how much force we need to steer.

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·June 29, 2019·4 min read

3D printed prosthetic hand can guess how you play Rock, Paper, Scissors

A 3D printed hand which uses a computer interface to learn can replicate hand movements.

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·April 25, 2019·3 min read

Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety

Study finds a correlation between the construct of personal responsibility and an increased risk of developing OCD and generalized anxiety disorder.

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·April 16, 2019·4 min read

New oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundly

A new oral device, dubbed the mandibular advancement appliance, can improve the quality of sleep for those with sleep apnea. The device increases retroglossal airway space three-dimensionally.

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·March 8, 2019·4 min read

New Target for Chronic Pain Relief Confirmed by Scientists

A research group at Hiroshima University observed a potential new target for chronic pain treatment. Further research using this receptor could lead to new, more effective drugs to use in pain-relieving treatment for chronic pain.

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Hiroshima University

Tiny Human Brain Tissue Organoids Can’t Be Legally Considered “a Person”

Brains With Compromised Trust Settings a Warning Sign of Lurking Depression

Two-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental Confidence

What Your Brain’s Noise Tells About Your Authentic Self

AI That Detects Post-Stroke Depression Type Can Help Stroke Survivors Get Right Treatment

Offspring of Mice Fed Imbalanced Diets Shown to Be Neurologically ‘Programmed’ for Obesity

How people trick themselves into thinking something is heavier than it really is

3D printed prosthetic hand can guess how you play Rock, Paper, Scissors

Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety

New oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundly

New Target for Chronic Pain Relief Confirmed by Scientists

Brain Stimulation Enhances Memory in Schizophrenia Patients

Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Depression

Stress and Snacks: How Fatty Foods Hinder Recovery

One-off Poverty’s Impact on Child Development

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