The first living robots
Microscopic 'xenobots' created from frog embryo stem cells promise advances from drug delivery to neurological waste clean up.... Read More...
University of Vermont
Obesity could affect brain development in children
Obese children tend to have a thinner prefrontal cortex and cerebral cortex. The findings could explain why there is a correlation between obesity in children and decreased executive function.... Read More...
Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively
Tracking eye movement and pupil dilation in those with level 3 Autism helped assess true language abilities.... Read More...
Exercise is the new primary prescription for those with mental health problems
Adding exercise as a treatment for patients in psychiatric care facilities has positive benefits and is proving to be more effective than medications or psychotherapy alone. Exercise helps reduce mental health disorder symptoms such as anxiety, depression, anger and psychomotor agitation. Researchers say exercise also helps to develop a more balanced and integrated sense of self for those with mental health disorders.... Read More...
‘Implicit measures’ better assess vocabulary for those with autism than standard tests
Eye tracking and EEG may help to assess vocabulary knowledge in those on the autism spectrum. ... Read More...
AI can detect depression in a child’s speech
An auditory-based machine learning algorithm was able to identify children diagnosed with depression and anxiety with 80% accuracy after analyzing recordings of their speech. The algorithm identified eight audio features that signify a higher risk of depression. Of these, a lower pitch of voice, repeatable speech inflections and a higher pitch response to surprise stimuli, were more indicative of depression. Researchers hope to develop a smartphone app that records and analyzes speech immediately, helping to better detect children at risk of internalizing disorders.... Read More...
Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children
Researchers combine a newly developed wearable motion sensor with deep learning technology to distinguish between children with anxiety or depression, and those without.... Read More...