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·October 9, 2018·4 min read

Protein Has Unique Effects in the Neural Connections Related to Information Processing

A new study provides new insight into the molecular mechanisms that enable synaptic transmission critical for cognition.

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·October 4, 2018·4 min read

Detecting Fake News, At Its Source

Researchers have created a new deep learning system that can determine if a news outlet is accurate or biased based on only 150 articles published. The algorithm can also detect the political leanings of a news site. Researchers say fake news articles are more likely to use language that is hyperbolic, subjective and emotional.

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·September 14, 2018·4 min read

Even on Standardized Diet, Gut Flora Changes from Day to Day

Researchers say that, despite taking a standardized diet consisting of a liquid meal replacement, gut bacteria change frequently and unpredictably.

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·September 12, 2018·5 min read

New Sensor Tracks Dopamine in the Brain for More Than a Year

MIT researchers have developed a new sensor that is able to track and monitor dopamine in the brain for up to a year. The sensor could be a useful tool in monitoring dopamine levels in those with Parkinson's disease, depression and other conditions linked to dopamine deficiencies.

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·September 5, 2018·5 min read

AI Detects Depression in Conversation

Researchers at MIT have developed a new deep learning neural network that can identify speech patterns indicative of depression from audio data. The algorithm, researchers say, is 77% effective at detecting depression.

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·August 9, 2018·5 min read

Getting to the Roots of Pessimism

Researchers shed light on the role the caudate nucleus plays in pessimism. The study reports stimulating this area of the brain generates a negative outlook that clouds decision making.

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·August 8, 2018·4 min read

To Understand Working Memory, Researchers Must Resolve This Debate

Researchers say, to better understand working memory, it is important to resolve the debate over how we hold and judge multiple pieces of information in mind.

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·July 3, 2018·6 min read

Where the Brain Transforms Seeing into Acting

Researchers provide evidence that the posterior parietal cortex plays a vital role in converting vision into action.

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·June 29, 2018·4 min read

Neural Implants Modulate Microstructures in the Brain with Pinpoint Accuracy

Researchers have developed new neural implants that enable targeted delivery of drugs deep into brain structures.

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·June 25, 2018·6 min read

How Music Lessons Can Improve Language Skills

A new study reports children who receive musical training have better word discrimination than other kindergarteners who had not undertaken music lessons.