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·June 12, 2024·4 min read

New Target for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Identified

Researchers discovered a druggable target that could prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury. The research found that microglia cells control abnormal nerve growth and autonomic reflexes. By depleting microglia in a mouse model, researchers prevented life-threatening complications. This finding could lead to new therapies for spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions.

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·May 8, 2024·5 min read

Chasing Perfection: Unrealistic Parental Goals Causes Burnout

A new study reveals the negative impacts of striving for "perfect parenting" on both parents and children. Conducted between June 15 and July 28, 2023, the survey involved over 700 parents nationwide, highlighting that 57% of participants reported experiencing parental burnout.

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·April 24, 2024·7 min read

Spinal Injuries Trigger Metabolic Disorders

A new study demonstrates how spinal cord injuries can lead to significant metabolic disruptions, including the onset of conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. The study found that abnormal neuronal activities post-injury lead to excessive breakdown of triglycerides in fat tissue, releasing harmful compounds into organs like the liver.

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·April 24, 2024·4 min read

Parenting Demands Make People Feel Lonely

A new study highlights the widespread feelings of isolation and burnout among parents, with 66% reporting feelings of loneliness due to parenting demands. The study, involving parents across various demographics, shows that 62% experience burnout, and 38% lack supportive networks.

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·March 1, 2024·6 min read

Attitude Bias at Procrastination’s Root

New research delves into how valence weighting bias—people's tendency to prioritize negative or positive attitudes—plays a crucial role in procrastination. By studying individuals' responses to tasks like tax filing and academic research participation, the researchers found a strong link between a negative-leaning attitude and the tendency to delay tasks.

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·December 7, 2023·6 min read

AI’s Vulnerability to Misguided Human Arguments

A new study reveals a significant vulnerability in large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT: they can be easily misled by incorrect human arguments. Researchers engaged ChatGPT in debate-like scenarios, finding that it often accepted invalid user arguments and abandoned correct responses, even apologizing for its initially correct answers.

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·November 13, 2023·5 min read

Childhood Stress Has A Greater Genetic Impact Than Brain Injury

Researchers discovered that early-life stress alters more brain genes than childhood head injuries, as shown in a rat study. This research used a rat model to mimic human early-life stress and head injury, revealing significant genetic changes in the hippocampal region.

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·October 27, 2023·4 min read

Curbing Overthinking in Teens Alters Brain Connectivity

Researchers revealed that Rumination-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RF-CBT) can significantly reduce overthinking in teens. This treatment method, originally designed for adults with recurrent depression, has been adapted for younger individuals.

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·October 26, 2023·6 min read

Brain Protein Bonding Offers Fresh Pathways to Schizophrenia Treatments

Researchers have discovered an interaction between two brain proteins, MAP6 and Kv3.1, that affect movement, anxiety, and memory in mice. The connection between these proteins is critical for maintaining these functions.

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·September 29, 2023·5 min read

Loneliness Merges Real and Fictional Friends in the Brain

Researchers discovered that lonely fans of "Game of Thrones" processed their favorite characters similarly to real friends in their brains. By using fMRI scans while participants considered the traits of show characters and real friends, a blurred boundary was observed between real and fictional friends for lonelier individuals.

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·August 22, 2023·7 min read

How Creativity Training Helps Kids Tackle Life’s Hurdles and Boosts Resilience

Training elementary school students in creativity has shown potential in amplifying their resilience against real-world challenges. Researchers equipped third to fifth graders with literary techniques to enhance creativity when addressing problems.

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·July 24, 2023·6 min read

Schadenfreude or Sympathy? Exploring Public Sentiments on Anti-vaxxers’ COVID-19 Fate

A new study reveals that public reactions to the deaths of anti-vaxxers due to COVID-19 are multifaceted. The study found that while very few people celebrated these deaths, some individuals, primarily vaccinated individuals, considered anti-vaxxers who contracted COVID-19 deserving of their fate.