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·June 2, 2023·6 min read

Youth Alcohol Dependency Could Signal Future Depression Risk

Adolescents with signs of alcohol dependency are more likely to suffer from depression in their mid-20s. The research, involving 3,902 participants from the ALSPAC study, examined the correlation between alcohol consumption and dependency at age 18 and depression at age 24.

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·May 22, 2023·4 min read

Neuroscience vs Victim Blaming: Unraveling Fear-Induced Immobility in Court

A new perspective challenges the traditional victim-blaming narrative in sexual assault cases. The researchers discuss neuroscientific evidence which supports the notion of victims becoming 'frozen' due to fear and threat.

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·May 8, 2023·5 min read

Neanderthal DNA Shapes Human Nose

A specific gene inherited from Neanderthals may be responsible for the shape of our noses. The researchers found the gene contributes to nasal height and may have been inherited from the ancient human ancestor to help humans adapt to colder climates as our ancestors moved out of Africa.

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·April 27, 2023·7 min read

Artificial Intelligence Identifies Infants at Risk of Blinding Disease

Researchers have developed a deep learning AI tool that can automate the diagnostics of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a leading cause of childhood blindness. The tool was found to be as effective as senior pediatric ophthalmologists in discriminating normal retinal images from those with ROP that could lead to blindness, and the researchers hope it will improve access to care in underserved areas and prevent blindness in thousands of newborns worldwide.

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·April 21, 2023·3 min read

Reality or Illusion? The Human Battle with Distinguishing Imagination from Reality

The more vividly we imagine something, the more likely we are to believe it's real, a new study reports. Researchers found the brain encodes the vividness of perceived and real stimuli in a similar manner, resulting in a confusion between reality and imagination.

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·April 17, 2023·4 min read

Long COVID Smell Loss Linked to Changes in the Brain

Anosmia, or the loss of the sense of smell caused by long COVID is linked to changes in the brain that prevents correct olfactory processing.

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·March 26, 2023·5 min read

Antidepressant Withdrawal Should Be Taken Seriously

It can take nine months or more for people who have used antidepressants for a long term to find relief from withdrawal symptoms. Researchers address the common symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal and steps to take to help improve symptoms.

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·March 16, 2023·5 min read

The Painful Truth: Preterm Infants Don’t Adapt to Pain Like Other Babies Do

Infants who are born preterm do not habituate to repeated pain the same way in which full-term babies or adults do. Researchers believe this is because preterm infants have not yet developed the mechanism that enables people to adapt to moderate pain, which is thought to develop during the third trimester of pregnancy.

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·March 9, 2023·3 min read

Replaying Experiences Can Help Future Decision Making

When it's more helpful to think ahead, people rely on the memories of previous experiences to help make choices.

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·February 24, 2023·5 min read

Head Injuries Could Be a Risk Factor for Developing Brain Cancer

Traumatic brain injuries may increase the risk of developing glioma brain cancer later in life, researchers report. The study found brain injury caused specific genetic mutations to synergize with inflammation, making brain cells more likely to become cancerous.

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·January 11, 2023·3 min read

Cough Medicine Could Be Used in New Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

Ambroxol, a common medicine used to treat respiratory illnesses shows promise as a treatment to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. Researchers report ambroxol increases the level of GCase, a protein that allows cells to remove waste proteins including alpha synuclein.