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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 27, 2024·5 min read

Blood Sample Allows for Rapid Detection of Brain Cancer

Researchers have developed an innovative device that can diagnose glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, in under an hour using a novel biochip. The chip leverages electrokinetic technology to detect active Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors (EGFRs) in extracellular vesicles from a small blood sample. This method offers high sensitivity and selectivity, minimizing interference and potentially improving early detection. The technology could be adapted for diagnosing other diseases, enhancing its clinical impact.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 18, 2023·5 min read

How the Brain Forgets: When Memory Lapses Become Fatal

A new study looked at how and why caregivers sometimes forget their children in cars, leading to fatal heatstroke. Researchers discovered this form of prospective memory lapse can occur when environmental cues fail to trigger the memory of an intention at the right moment.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 4, 2022·4 min read

Brain Shortcuts May Be Partially to Blame for Vaccine and Mask Non-Compliance

Cognitive shortcuts could explain why some people fail to adhere to recommendations to mask up and get vaccinated to protect against COVID infection.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 28, 2020·4 min read

Cancer Cells Mediate Immune Suppression in the Brain

Myeloid cells can suppress the immune response, allowing breast cancer cells to metastasize in the brain and form secondary tumor sites.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 28, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19: Study recommends social distancing stay in place until summer

Despite the push for the country to reopen, researchers warn social distancing measures should remain in effect until the summer to avoid a potential deadly resurgence of coronavirus. A new model shows that as more emphasis is placed on relaxing social distancing, a resurgence of COVID-19 infections becomes more likely and will be more difficult to control later in the year.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 16, 2018·4 min read

Prenatal Exposure to Violence Leads to Increased Toddler Aggression Toward Mom

A critical new study reports prenatal interpersonal violence can affect emotional regulation by toddlers toward their mothers. Researchers report children of mothers who were victims of domestic abuse during pregnancy, are more likely to exhibit aggression toward their moms in toddlerhood.

Featured Psychology

·December 11, 2017·3 min read

Major Life Events Shared on Social Media Revive Dormant Connections

Researchers reveal following specific life events, people tend to reconnect with dormant friends on social networks. The findings could have implications for advertisers to target ads to major life changing events.