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·April 28, 2018·3 min read

Can Microbes Manipulate Our Minds?

Researchers report we may have evolved to depend on our gut bacteria to aid normal brain function, and changes in our microbiome could have effects on our behavior.

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·November 1, 2016·4 min read

Psychotropic Medications Could Cut Risk of Violent Reoffending

A new study reports prescribing violent offenders psychotropic drugs following release from prison decreases the risk of the reoffending.

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·May 4, 2017·4 min read

First Synthetic Retina For the Visually Impaired Created

Researchers bioengineer a retina that from synthetic and biological tissue. The development could revolutionize the bionic implant industry.

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·September 24, 2022·5 min read

Why Our Brain Wiring’s Insulation Matters

Myelin is more complex and dynamic than previously believed.

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·April 23, 2020·5 min read

Natural mood regulation low or even absent in people with depression

During periods where personal choices of activities are constrained, natural mood regulation becomes impaired, resulting in an increased risk of depression.

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·September 8, 2021·2 min read

The Link Between Autoimmunity and Pain

Pain could be an under-recognized clinical manifestation for patients with specific autoantibodies that target neural proteins.

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·March 12, 2025·4 min read

“Mental Booster Shots” Strengthen Resistance to Fake News

New research reveals that short, memory-focused interventions can help individuals resist misinformation more effectively and retain these skills over extended periods, acting as "psychological booster shots." The study evaluated text-based messages, videos, and interactive games that teach people how to spot and resist misleading information. Memory-focused interventions showed the greatest long-term effectiveness, suggesting regular psychological "boosters" could enhance misinformation resistance.

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·April 4, 2022·5 min read

No Increased Risk of Brain Tumors for Mobile Phone Users

Study found no increased risk of developing brain tumors regardless of whether a person was a frequent cell phone user or if they had never used a cell phone before.

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·May 9, 2023·7 min read

1 in 10 People Suffer From Autoimmune Diseases

A new study of 22 million people found autoimmune disorders now affect around one in 10 individuals, with women more affected than men. The research also revealed socioeconomic, seasonal, and regional disparities among several autoimmune disorders.