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·January 4, 2021·5 min read

Using Artificial Intelligence to Find New Uses for Existing Medications

A new machine-learning algorithm is assisting researchers to determine which existing drugs can be repurposed effectively for other conditions.

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·May 20, 2023·6 min read

COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Students’ Decision-Making

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively influenced college students' decision-making abilities, according to new research. During the 2020 fall semester, students exhibited less consistency in their decision-making compared to peers from previous years.

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·March 21, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Sees the World in 3D

A new neuroimaging study reveals how different parts of the brain represent an object's location in depth compared to its 2D location.

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·January 31, 2022·5 min read

People Are Fast and Accurate When Making High-Value Decisions

When choosing between high-value items, people's decisions tend to be faster and more accurate.

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·September 26, 2022·5 min read

Young Kids Avoid One Learning Trap That Often Snares Adults

By being unable to focus attention, children avoid the "learning trap" adults sometimes fall into.

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·May 31, 2018·6 min read

Social Ties May Preserve Memory and Slow Brain Aging

A new study reveals a positive link between socializing, improved memory and a reduced rate of brain aging in mice. Mice who were housed in pairs showed less sings of inflammation and tissue erosion in the hippocampus, researchers report.

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·October 6, 2021·5 min read

What Makes Adult Children Cut Ties With Parents

Mothers who report estrangement from their adult children report they often believe their ex-husbands, and the current partner of the child is responsible for the break in their relationships. Additionally, some cite mental health problems experienced by their child as a factor for estrangement.

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·May 10, 2021·5 min read

Understanding Family Members’ Grief for a Living Loved One

Family members of people with dementia are more likely to experience severe pre-loss grief than family members of those with cancer.

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·August 28, 2020·3 min read

Can’t Be Away From Your Phone? Study Finds Link to Higher Levels of Obsession-Compulsion

Interpersonal sensitivity, obsessive compulsions, and the time per day spent using a cell phone are strong predictors of nomophobia, a condition defined as a fear of being away from smart technology.

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·July 24, 2019·5 min read

Hair could be the key to better mental-illness diagnosis in teens

Hair samples from teens could help detect their risk of mental health problems. Researchers found teens with higher cortisol levels in hair samples were more likely to experience depression. Low cortisol levels were also linked to an increased risk of mental health issues.

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·June 14, 2018·5 min read

Religious Affiliation Linked to 4 Year Longevity Boost

A new study reports people with religious affiliation live up to four years longer, on average, than those with no religious ties. Researchers believe a reason for the boost in longevity could be because many religious people also volunteer and belong to social organizations, which previous research has linked to living longer.

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·November 19, 2021·3 min read

Disrupted Circadian Regulation of Cognition in Alzheimer’s Disease

Amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain may contribute to deficits in circadian regulation of learning and memory during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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Ohio State University

Using Artificial Intelligence to Find New Uses for Existing Medications

COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Students’ Decision-Making

How the Brain Sees the World in 3D

People Are Fast and Accurate When Making High-Value Decisions

Young Kids Avoid One Learning Trap That Often Snares Adults

Understanding Family Members’ Grief for a Living Loved One

Can’t Be Away From Your Phone? Study Finds Link to Higher Levels of Obsession-Compulsion

Hair could be the key to better mental-illness diagnosis in teens

Disrupted Circadian Regulation of Cognition in Alzheimer’s Disease

Inhale, Exhale, Remember: Uncovering the Breath-Memory Connection

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