Light pollution, a new risk factor for Alzheimer’s
Outdoor light at night may be a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Rush. While… Read More »Light pollution, a new risk factor for Alzheimer’s
Variety is the spice of learning, memory study suggests
When Ilber Manavbasi attempts a complicated piano riff, he rehearses more than the notes on the page. “I practice under… Read More »Variety is the spice of learning, memory study suggests
Can chatbots help with genetic testing for cancer risk?
In a study by the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute and New York University’s Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center, researchers… Read More »Can chatbots help with genetic testing for cancer risk?
Framing climate action as patriotic and respectful of the status quo increases liberal and conservative belief in climate change
Conservatives and liberals may disagree on their views on environmental issues, but a new psychology study shows that framing the… Read More »Framing climate action as patriotic and respectful of the status quo increases liberal and conservative belief in climate change
New AI can identify brain patterns related to specific behavior
Maryam Shanechi, Sawchuk Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering and founding director of the USC Neurotechnology Center, and her team… Read More »New AI can identify brain patterns related to specific behavior
How dangerous is Great Salt Lake dust? New research seeks clues
As Utah’s Great Salt Lake shrinks, leaving more of its beach area exposed, concerns are growing about dust emitted from… Read More »How dangerous is Great Salt Lake dust? New research seeks clues
Cognitive behavioral therapy improves brain circuits to alleviate depression
Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach coping skills, reinforce healthy behaviors, and counteract… Read More »Cognitive behavioral therapy improves brain circuits to alleviate depression
Yoga and low-impact exercise help older women manage urinary incontinence
Older women who struggle with urinary incontinence may benefit from regular, low-impact exercise, and yoga, as well as stretching and… Read More »Yoga and low-impact exercise help older women manage urinary incontinence
Falling for financial scams? It could be a symptom of early-stage Alzheimer’s
Older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s… Read More »Falling for financial scams? It could be a symptom of early-stage Alzheimer’s
Improving genomic data analysis with an innovative mathematical technique
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has introduced a new method for analysing single-cell RNA… Read More »Improving genomic data analysis with an innovative mathematical technique