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·September 5, 2018·5 min read

AI Detects Depression in Conversation

Researchers at MIT have developed a new deep learning neural network that can identify speech patterns indicative of depression from audio data. The algorithm, researchers say, is 77% effective at detecting depression.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Genes are Key to Academic Success

A new study reports genetic factors count for about 70% of stable academic achievement throughout schooling.

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·September 5, 2018·4 min read

Sexual Violence Haunts Women with Vivid Memories Decade Later

A new study reports women who have experienced sexual violence have more vivid memories than women coping with other traumatic experiences. Sexual violence survivors, researchers report, have more intense memories decades after the attack has occurred, which are difficult for them to forget.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk

After just one sleep deprived night, the ability of the liver to produce glucose and insulin is altered, increasing the risk of developing metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, researchers report.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Does Neuroscience Hold the Key to Understanding the Criminal Mind?

According to a new study those with higher criminal tendencies choose to take risks and gamble more than law abiding citizens.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Increased Cortical Activation in Cannabis Users’ Brains During Resting State

Researchers report cannabis users exhibit increased synchrony in cortical regions during resting state than those nonusers. The study also reports cannabis users show greater cortical communication in the frontal regions of the brain.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Gestational Diabetes May Predispose Women to Postnatal Depression

A new study reveals 16% of new mothers who suffered gestational diabetes while pregnant developed postnatal depression symptoms following birth. Only 9% of women who didn't suffer GDM went on to develop PND. Researchers say gestational diabetes could be used as a biomarker for assessing PND risk following birth.

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·September 5, 2018·5 min read

Simple Nerve Stimulation May Improve Sexual Response in Women

Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, a treatment commonly administered for bladder dysfunction, appears to improve sexual response in women who suffer female sexual dysfunction.

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·September 5, 2018·4 min read

Beatboxers’ and Guitarists’ Brains Act Differently to Hearing Music

Researchers report different brain areas are activated when a guitarists and beatboxers hear previously unheard tracks by their instrument of choice. Beatboxers, researchers say, show increased activation in brain areas that control mouth movements, where as guitarists show activation in areas that control hand movements. The study sheds light on understanding brain areas involved in auditory perception.

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·September 4, 2018·6 min read

Dementia Symptoms Peak in Winter and Spring

Researchers say there is a link between improved cognitive functioning in Alzheimer's disease and different seasons. The study reports those with Alzheimer's have better cognitive skills during late summer and early fall. Additionally, there was an association with seasonality and levels of Alzheimer's related proteins in the brain.

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·September 4, 2018·3 min read

Eye Movements Take Edge off Traumatic Memories

Researchers report EMDR, a widely used but controversial psychotherapy technique, can help suppress fear related amygdala activity during the recall of traumatic memories.