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·May 9, 2025·5 min read

At Home Saliva Test Detects Hidden Stress, Depression Risks

Researchers have developed a portable “lab-on-a-chip” device that measures cortisol levels from saliva, offering an objective and rapid way to assess stress and mental health risk. The device includes a disposable saliva collector and a handheld reader that delivers results to a smartphone within minutes.

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·June 25, 2024·4 min read

Cancer Genes Crucial for Nervous System Development

Research using C. elegans shows the oncogene Src, known as SRC-1 in nematodes, is vital for nervous system development by guiding axons. The study highlights Src's normal role in growth and differentiation, which, when mutated, leads to cancer. This work could inform new therapies for neuron damage in spinal cord injuries and stroke. Findings also resolve previous discrepancies about SRC-1's function.

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·December 20, 2023·7 min read

Spinal Stimulation Shows Promise As Depression Treatment

Researchers conducted a pilot clinical trial showing that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a feasible and well-tolerated method with potential to treat major depressive disorder. The trial involved 20 patients undergoing three weekly 20-minute SCS sessions over eight weeks.

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·November 21, 2023·3 min read

Why AI is Not Like Human Intelligence

A new study argues that the perception of AI intelligence is marred by linguistic confusion. While AI, such as ChatGPT, generates impressive text, it lacks true understanding and consciousness.

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·September 21, 2023·5 min read

Brain’s Molecular Response to Psychological Loss

Psychological loss, be it from job loss or the death of a loved one, affects well-being immensely, yet its molecular mechanism in the brain remains enigmatic. Researchers utilized the method of enrichment removal (ER) to discern these elusive processes. The study spotlighted a specific brain area central to psychological loss and unveiled potential molecular targets to mitigate its adverse effects.

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·April 13, 2023·3 min read

Personalized Immunotherapy to Fight Deadly Brain Tumors

Researchers are testing a new personalized immunotherapy approach that is designed to work similarly to a vaccine by training the immune system to fight glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·February 24, 2023·5 min read

Psychedelics May Help People Reinvent Themselves

In addition to helping treat mental health disorders, psychedelic treatments can help people overcome addictions. A new study reports psychedelics can help smokers quit nicotine and remain smoke-free for at least five years.

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·November 15, 2022·5 min read

In Utero Exposure to Flame Retardants Increases Anxiety Symptoms

A new study reveals a link between fetal exposure to flame retardants and an increased risk of anxiety during adolescence. Researchers found the higher the levels of PBDE, a class of chemicals used in flame retardants, in a pregnant woman's blood sample, the higher a child' scored for anxiety during their teenage years.