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·November 16, 2023·5 min read

Tool Reveals Neural Network Errors in Image Recognition

Researchers developed a tool that simplifies the identification of errors in neural networks used for image recognition. Neural networks often produce errors that are challenging to trace, limiting their application in crucial domains like healthcare.

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·August 29, 2023·7 min read

From Concussion to Alzheimer’s: Mini-Brain Unlocks Time-Sensitive Link

Researchers developed a "traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a chip" to explore the links between concussions and Alzheimer's disease. Using clusters of neurons from embryonic mice, they exposed the "miniature brain" to g-forces mimicking those experienced by football players.

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·January 9, 2023·4 min read

New High-Tech Startup Developing Smart Contact Lenses for Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management

Newly developed smart contact lenses can help detect glaucoma at its earliest stages, researchers report.

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·September 28, 2022·7 min read

What’s in a Word? Identifying Language Disorders Earlier Can Set Children up for Success

The earlier language disorders in children are identified, the earlier help can be provided to insure fluid language acquisition.

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·March 8, 2022·5 min read

Circadian Clock May Protect Aging Eyes

If the circadian clock is disrupted, we might be at greater risk of retinal degeneration as we age.

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·March 8, 2021·4 min read

Think the Brain Is Always Efficient? Think Again

Study reveals the brain may not be as efficient as previously believed.

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·December 19, 2020·4 min read

Why People Make Healthy Claims but Indulge in Unhealthy Behaviors

When asked questions about sensitive behaviors, such as alcohol consumption or over-eating, people tend to respond in ways they consider socially correct, while downplaying their personal negative behaviors.

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·June 23, 2020·4 min read

Does ‘mommy brain’ last? Study shows motherhood does not diminish attention

Researchers scrutinize the long-held perception that new mothers are more forgetful and less attentive. Mothers, they found, have similar alerting and orienting attention, and better executive control attention compared to women without children.

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·May 4, 2020·3 min read

Imaging technology allows visualization of nanoscale structures inside whole cells

New microscopy technology images the position of biomolecules with precision down to a few nanometers inside whole cells and tissues.

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·April 10, 2020·3 min read

Optical imaging technology may help surgeons better treat cancer and brain diseases

A new optical imaging tool allows surgeons to map out cancerous tumors and helps to provide a better understanding of how diseases affect brain activity.

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·March 5, 2020·5 min read

Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier

Understanding how the brain decides what it should pay attention to is key to understanding how prediction plays a tole in autism.

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·February 10, 2020·5 min read

Alcoholism in the family affects how your brain switches between active and resting states

Having a parent with an alcohol use disorder affects how your brain transitions between active and resting states, regardless of your own drinking habits.

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