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North Carolina State University

·June 7, 2024·6 min read

Cat Scratch Bacteria Bartonella Linked to Psychosis

Adults with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders are three times more likely to have Bartonella DNA in their blood than those without these conditions. This suggests that vector-borne pathogens like Bartonella could play a role in mental illness.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 21, 2024·5 min read

Courtship Gene Functions Diverge Across Fruit Fly Species

The fruitless (fru) gene, linked to courtship behavior in fruit flies and conserved across many insect species, operates differently in two fruit fly species, Drosophila melanogaster and Drosophila virilis. Despite the gene's association with male courtship behaviors, experiments using CRISPR-Cas9 technology to add fru to females of D. virilis demonstrated unique outcomes compared to D. melanogaster, suggesting that conserved genes do not guarantee identical functions across species.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 9, 2024·4 min read

Daily Uplifts Boost Mood After Traumatic Loss

Researchers discovered that engaging in simple activities, termed "uplifts," can significantly enhance emotional well-being following the traumatic loss of a loved one. Analyzing daily diary surveys from 440 adults aged 50 to 85, the study identified that activities such as completing tasks, getting adequate sleep, and spending time with friends or family can improve mood, particularly on days when individuals feel older than their actual age.

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·December 4, 2023·4 min read

AI Vulnerabilities Exposed: Adversarial Attacks More Common and Dangerous Than Expected

A new study reveals that artificial intelligence systems are more susceptible to adversarial attacks than previously believed, making them vulnerable to manipulation that can lead to incorrect decisions. Researchers found that adversarial vulnerabilities are widespread in AI deep neural networks, raising concerns about their use in critical applications.

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·November 8, 2023·6 min read

Dino’s Subterranean Senses: Unveiling Thescelosaurus’ Traits

New CT scans of the Thescelosaurus neglectus, known as Willo, suggest it may have spent time underground, contrasting with its previously dull reputation. Researchers found Willo had a limited hearing range but a powerful sense of smell and balance, similar to modern burrowing animals.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 28, 2023·5 min read

Dogs with Dementia Suffer Similar Sleep Problems to Humans

A new study found that dogs with dementia suffer similar sleep disruptions as humans with dementia. Using EEGs, the researchers found that dogs with advanced dementia had more sleep disruptions and slept less overall than dogs with normal cognitive function. The findings could help with early diagnosis and intervention for dogs with cognitive decline and could establish them as models for Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 8, 2023·5 min read

Abortion Views Closely Tied to Views on Race and Religion

The relationship between religion, attitudes toward race, and abortion rights have grown stronger in recent years. Researchers found those who exhibit high racial resentment are more inclined to espouse anti-choice attitudes, regardless of a person's religious views or political beliefs. For example, religious conservatives with low racial resentment are more likely to be pro-choice than their peers who exhibit higher racial resentment. The same is true for religious liberals with low racial resentment.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 9, 2022·4 min read

Quantifying Cognitive Decline in Dogs Could Help Humans With Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have developed a set of tests that can quantify cognitive changes in aging dogs and accurately detect canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, a disorder with similar pathology and outcomes as Alzheimer's disease in humans. The findings show promise for both humans and dogs in understanding Alzheimer's progression.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 4, 2022·3 min read

New Insights on Gene Activity and Addiction

Study sheds new light on the role dopamine plays in addiction and gene activity in neurons.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 8, 2021·3 min read

Ways to Help Children Learn Forgiveness

Children are more likely to forgive wrongdoers who apologize, especially if the offender is in their "in-group", and the upset child possesses advanced Theory of Mind skills.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 5, 2021·4 min read

Studies of Children’s Stories Shows Differences in Russian and U.S. Approaches to Emotion

Russian children's books focus more heavily on negative human emotions, such as anger, sadness, and fear than books US parents are likely to expose their young children to.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 2, 2021·4 min read

New Tool Assesses How Well People Read Kids’ Emotions

Researchers have developed a new tool, dubbed PerCEIVED Task, which assesses how accurately people can recognize specific emotions in elementary school-aged children.

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North Carolina State University

Cat Scratch Bacteria Bartonella Linked to Psychosis

Courtship Gene Functions Diverge Across Fruit Fly Species

Daily Uplifts Boost Mood After Traumatic Loss

AI Vulnerabilities Exposed: Adversarial Attacks More Common and Dangerous Than Expected

Dino’s Subterranean Senses: Unveiling Thescelosaurus’ Traits

Dogs with Dementia Suffer Similar Sleep Problems to Humans

Abortion Views Closely Tied to Views on Race and Religion

Quantifying Cognitive Decline in Dogs Could Help Humans With Alzheimer’s Disease

New Insights on Gene Activity and Addiction

Ways to Help Children Learn Forgiveness

Studies of Children’s Stories Shows Differences in Russian and U.S. Approaches to Emotion

New Tool Assesses How Well People Read Kids’ Emotions

Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Those with Deafness

Forever Chemicals May Disrupt Brain Development

Kids Outsmart AI in Puzzle Game That Builds Critical Thinking

Drug-Coated Neural Implants Reduce Immune Rejection

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