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·June 20, 2019·5 min read

Processed foods may hold key to rise in autism

Eating processed food which contains Propionic Acid (PPA) during pregnancy may affect neural stem cell development in the fetal brain. Excessive PPA reduces the number of neurons and over-produces glial cells, causing inflammation. Additionally, PPA shortens neural pathways. The combination of damaged pathways and reduced neurons may be associated with behavioral deficits associated with ASD.

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·March 27, 2023·5 min read

Researchers Identify 6 Challenges Humans Face With Artificial Intelligence

Study identifies six factors humans must overcome to insure artificial intelligence is trustworthy, safe, reliable, and compatible with human values.

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·July 23, 2017·4 min read

Gene Variant Increases Risk For Depression

According to researchers, people with the APOE4 gene have a 20% increased risk of developing depression as they age.

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·May 8, 2021·5 min read

Researchers Develop Artificial Intelligence That Can Detect Sarcasm in Social Media

A newly developed artificial intelligence algorithm can accurately detect sarcasm in comments written on social media platforms.

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·March 14, 2022·3 min read

New Clinical Research Will Test Brain’s Ability to Adapt to Advanced Bionic Limbs

An innovative new clinical trial seeks to explore how the brain adapts to bionic arms in children born without limbs. The study aims to improve prosthetics mastery in children.