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·July 6, 2020

Scientists Discover a New Connection Between the Eyes and Touch

Micro-saccades, or tiny eye movements, can be used as an index of our ability to anticipate relevant information in the environment, independent of the information's sensory modality. Read More

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·March 18, 2020

Scientists answer COVID-19 questions on new website

NYU and FAS researchers have developed a new, interactive website that allows users to ask professionals about COVID-19. If a user has a specific question, they can submit it to a crowdsourced network of doctors and researchers. Questions are currently answered within hours, but as the network grows, it is hoped the timeframe will be shorter. The service will also be available on Amazon's Alexa by the end of the week. Read More

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·February 26, 2020

Vaping alters oral bacteria, increasing infection risk

Vaping e-cigarettes modulates the oral microbiome and increases the abundance of pathobionts. The aerosols in vaping products alter the host response, prompting gum inflammation and making epithelial cells in the mouth susceptible to infection. Read More

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·February 3, 2020

Early life experiences biologically and functionally mature the brain

Learning and memory abilities may vary, depending on the nature of individual experiences early in life. Read More

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·February 2, 2020

Single dose of psilocybin reduces depression and anxiety for a year in cancer patients

A single dose of the psychedelic psilocybin reduces depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness in cancer patients for 12 months after the drug is administered. Read More

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·January 14, 2020

Flame retardants and pesticides overtake heavy metals as biggest contributors to IQ loss

Exposure to flame retardants and pesticides resulted in more than a million cases of intellectual disability in children between 2001 and 2016. However, adverse outcomes from exposure to mercury and lead fell significantly during the same period. Read More

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·October 14, 2019

Self-reported suicide attempts rising in black teens as other groups decline

Self-reported suicide attempts rose significantly in African American teens, while they fell in teens of other ethnic backgrounds throughout an almost 20-year study. Researchers report suicide attempts increased at an accelerating rate in African American female teenagers, even as overall female suicide attempts declined. Read More

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·October 10, 2019

Food comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connection

A single insulin-like molecule produces in the nervous system of the marine mollusk Aplysia californica strengthens connections between neurons, enhancing long term memory. Read More

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·July 31, 2019

One in Ten older adults currently binge drinks

As many as one in ten older adults frequently binge drink, a new study reports. The risk of binge drinking in older adults is higher for males and for those who smoke or use cannabis. Read More

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·June 19, 2019

Your nose knows when it comes to stronger memories

Exposure to unpleasant smells is associated with better memory recall 24 hours later. Read More

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·May 29, 2019

Outsmarting deep fakes: Researchers devise an AI-driven imaging system that protects authenticity

It might start to get easier to distinguish between real and fake images, thanks to a new deep learning system developed by NYU. The system is able to implant digital watermarks using an artificial neural network and spot manipulated photos and videos. Read More

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·May 20, 2019

Young children willing to punish misbehavior, even at personal cost

Children as young as three enact costly punishments. Additionally, findings reveal a sense of authority can foster group regulatory behavior amongst children of various different age groups. Read More

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