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·May 15, 2025·6 min read

AI Handwriting Analysis May Catch Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Early

A new AI-driven tool developed by researchers could revolutionize how educators and clinicians screen for dyslexia and dysgraphia in children. By analyzing handwriting samples from K–5 students, the system detects behavioral cues, spelling errors, motor difficulties, and cognitive issues with remarkable precision.

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·May 7, 2025·5 min read

Why Noisy Rooms Are Harder for Some Brains to Handle

New research reveals that the insula, a key brain region, shows altered connectivity in people who struggle to understand speech in noisy environments. Using resting-state MRI, scientists found that the left insula works harder even when the brain is not actively processing sound, suggesting a permanent rewiring linked to hearing difficulties.

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·April 27, 2025·5 min read

Midlife Reflections Lead to Greater Happiness and Fulfillment

Late midlife can be a powerful period of personal growth, marked by increasing self-transcendence through life storytelling. Researchers observed that people who actively reflect on and reinterpret their life experiences experience greater self-acceptance, well-being, and optimism.

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·March 31, 2025·5 min read

Psychedelics May Enhance Intimacy, Attraction, and Sexual Expression

In the first study of its kind, researchers found that psychedelic use can positively affect sexuality, romantic relationships, and gender expression. Surveying nearly 600 users of substances like psilocybin, LSD, and ketamine, the study revealed that many participants reported increased partner attraction, improved intimacy, and enhanced sexual experiences.

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·January 6, 2025·7 min read

The Genetic Impact of Forever Chemicals on Brain Function

Researchers have found that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) alter the expression of specific genes in brain-like cells, potentially contributing to neurotoxicity. Among six tested compounds, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) caused the most significant changes, downregulating genes crucial for neuron survival and upregulating those linked to cell death.

This shows the molecular structure for ketamine.

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·November 14, 2024·7 min read

“Lifesaving” Low-Dose Ketamine Unlocks Rapid Relief for Depression

Researchers have identified how low-dose ketamine alleviates depression by selectively targeting specific NMDA receptors in the brain. Unlike high-dose anesthetic effects, low-dose ketamine binds to lateral grooves on NMDA receptors, enhancing excitatory transmission and long-term synaptic changes.

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·January 19, 2024·6 min read

Memory’s Dynamics: How Stress Sharpens Subsequent Recall

Researchers discovered a fascinating aspect of human memory: our recall becomes sharper following negative experiences. The study utilized image-based experiments with participants to understand memory recall patterns.

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·January 17, 2024·5 min read

Less Bias in Deepfake Detection

Researchers developed groundbreaking deepfake detection algorithms designed to minimize racial and gender biases. These algorithms, both demographic-aware and demographic-agnostic, aim to balance accuracy across different groups while maintaining or even improving overall detection rates.

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·September 27, 2023·6 min read

Fumes from Indoor Cooking Fuels Linked to Developmental Delays

Researchers explored the link between indoor air pollution from cooking fuels and child development. The study found a connection between exposure to unclean cooking fuels and developmental delays in children.

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·July 7, 2023·5 min read

Arthritis-Related Joint Pain Varies Dramatically Across U.S. States

A new study highlights substantial state-by-state differences in arthritis-related joint pain across the US, from a low of 6.9% in Minnesota to a high of 23.1% in West Virginia. States in the South, the lower Mississippi Valley, and southern Appalachia show a particularly high prevalence of joint pain.

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·May 29, 2023·5 min read

Happiness Now or Later? The Impact of Timing on Well-being

A new study explores how people's preferences for immediate or delayed happiness can shape their behavior and overall well-being. It discusses two differing views on happiness: one where happiness is an accumulating resource, often 'delayed' for the sake of long-term goals, and another where happiness is fleeting and must be experienced in the present moment.