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·April 29, 2025·3 min read

Noninvasive Sound Wave Therapy Eases Depression and Anxiety

New research shows that low-intensity focused ultrasound can safely target the amygdala and significantly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. In a double-blind study, patients experienced marked improvements after three weeks of daily, noninvasive ultrasound sessions.

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·March 13, 2024·4 min read

Touch and See: Unlocking Early Self-Recognition in Toddlers

A new study reveals the role of touch in early self-recognition among toddlers. By using vibrating discs to encourage babies to touch their faces, researchers found these children developed self-awareness earlier than their peers.

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·February 22, 2024·5 min read

Mapping Love and Sex in the Brain

Researchers developed the first comprehensive brain map showing activity in prairie voles during mating and bonding, uncovering 68 brain regions involved in forming enduring monogamous relationships. This study challenges previous assumptions that male and female brains operate differently during these processes, revealing nearly identical patterns of brain activity in both sexes.

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·February 16, 2024·7 min read

Understanding Impatience: Why We Hate Waiting Around

A new study delves into the psychological dynamics of impatience, exploring why waiting feels so arduous. Through two comprehensive studies, researchers investigate how the need for closure exacerbates impatience, influencing decisions like completing tasks earlier or opting for immediate over future rewards.

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·January 31, 2024·5 min read

Early Signs of Psychosis in Youth Mental Health

A new study reveals that 50% of youth accessing mental health services exhibit Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms (PSS). This higher-than-expected prevalence highlights the need for early detection and intervention strategies. The study, part of the larger Toronto Adolescent and Youth Cohort Study, aims to identify early predictors of psychosis spectrum disorder and improve intervention effectiveness.

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·January 5, 2024·4 min read

Revealing Secrets: People’s Fear of Judgment is Overestimated

New research dispels fears of judgment when sharing secrets. Study shows that when individuals confide their secrets, others perceive them as more charitable and trustworthy.

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·June 11, 2023·5 min read

From Thought to Text: AI Converts Silent Speech into Written Words

A novel artificial intelligence system, the semantic decoder, can translate brain activity into continuous text. The system could revolutionize communication for people unable to speak due to conditions like stroke.

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·April 19, 2023·4 min read

Newfound Link Between Alzheimer’s and Iron Could Lead to New Medical Interventions

A new imaging probe revealed an increase in iron redox in brain areas where amyloid plaques occur in the brain in Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 19, 2023·6 min read

Brain Games Reveal Clues on How the Mind Works

Using data from the game "Ebb and Flow", researchers are training machine learning algorithms to mimic the human ability to switch attention between tasks. The findings shed new light on cognitive control and may expand the current understanding of disorders marked by cognitive control deficits, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

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·December 3, 2022·3 min read

Palm e-Tattoo Can Tell When You’re Stressed Out

A newly developed "e-tattoo" monitors electrodermal activity, revealing when a person is experiencing elevated stress levels. The "tattoo" attaches to the user's palm and connects to a smartwatch.

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·August 18, 2022·4 min read

Random Acts of Kindness Make a Bigger Splash Than Expected

People often underestimate the positive emotions and outcomes people who are the recipients of random acts of kindness feel.

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·July 20, 2022·5 min read

Engineered Mattress Tricks Your Body to Fall Asleep Faster

A new pillow and mattress system stimulates the body to trigger sleepy feelings by using heating and cooling sensations. Researchers say the new system helps people fall asleep faster and improves the quality of overall sleep.