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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125163103.htm) Revolutionary bioengineering research may transform type 1 diabetes care, pave way for tackling cancer and autoimmune disease
Nov 25th 2024, 16:31

Researchers recently collaborated on a novel, highly specific strategy to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) using a tagged beta cell transplant in tandem with localized immune protection provided by specialized immune cells also tagged with a complementary but inert targeting molecule.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125163101.htm) Potential new biomarker for psychosis diagnosis
Nov 25th 2024, 16:31

The current standard of care for psychosis is a diagnostic interview, but what if it could be diagnosed before the first symptom emerged? Researchers are pointing toward a potential biomarker in the brain that could lead to more timely interventions and personalized care.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125162943.htm) Hunger hormone leptin can direct neural development in a leptin receptor-independent manner
Nov 25th 2024, 16:29

Researchers from the lab of Richard Simerly have uncovered the first example of activity-dependent development of hypothalamic neural circuitry. The work also suggests a novel role for the hunger hormone leptin in specifying the development of neural circuits involved in autonomic regulation and food intake.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125145804.htm) Language used by mothers affects oxytocin levels of infants
Nov 25th 2024, 14:58

Infants whose mothers regularly use language to describe what their child is thinking or feeling, have higher levels of the hormone oxytocin, finds a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125125654.htm) Alzheimer's: New strategy for amyloid diagnostics
Nov 25th 2024, 12:56

A research group has investigated how Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed more reliably in the future.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125125651.htm) Innovative approach maps gene activity in the living human brain
Nov 25th 2024, 12:56

A groundbreaking method to profile gene activity in the living human brain has been developed. This innovative approach opens new avenues for understanding and treating neurological conditions like epilepsy.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125125038.htm) Political opinions influence our choice of chocolate
Nov 25th 2024, 12:50

We distance ourselves from completely neutral products if they are liked by people who have political views that we find disagreeable. Even chocolate can be political, according to new research from Sweden. The behavior is reinforced if we have to make a decision when others are watching.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125124941.htm) Researchers use fitness tracker data and machine learning to detect bipolar disorder mood swings
Nov 25th 2024, 12:49

Investigators evaluated whether data collected from a fitness tracker could be used to accurately detect mood episodes in people with bipolar disorder.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125124923.htm) Researchers develop tools to examine neighborhood economic effects on spinal cord injury outcomes
Nov 25th 2024, 12:49

A new study emphasizes that neighborhood conditions significantly shape recovery opportunities for individuals with SCI and advocates for environmental interventions to reduce health inequities.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125124918.htm) Brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer's therapies shows effectiveness rather than harm
Nov 25th 2024, 12:49

A loss of brain volume associated with new immunotherapies for Alzheimer's disease may be caused by the removal of amyloid plaques, rather than the loss of neurons or brain tissue, finds a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125124823.htm) Social networked friendship quality can be means of combating loneliness
Nov 25th 2024, 12:48

Spending too much time social networking appears to be a key driver in loneliness, but a new article suggests motivated uses of social networking sites for connecting with people and feeling companionship can also play a role in alleviating it.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125124734.htm) Electrical nerve stimulation eases long COVID pain and fatigue, study finds
Nov 25th 2024, 12:47

A wearable electrical nerve stimulation device can provide relief to people experiencing the persistent pain and fatigue linked to long COVID, according to new research.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241122172745.htm) Need a landing pad for helicopter parenting? Frame tasks as learning
Nov 22nd 2024, 17:27

Parents are much less likely to intervene when their young children are getting dressed or performing other simple chores if those tasks are framed as learning opportunities, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241122130353.htm) Simplicity is key to understanding and achieving goals
Nov 22nd 2024, 13:03

People's preference for simple explanations of any situation is connected to their desire to execute tasks efficiently, finds a new study from the University of Waterloo.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121165447.htm) Hear this! Transforming health care with speech-to-text technology
Nov 21st 2024, 16:54

Researchers study the importance of enunciation when using speech-to-text software in medical situations.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121141114.htm) Short-term menopausal hormone therapy has no long-term cognitive impact, study finds
Nov 21st 2024, 14:11

Short-term menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) did not have long-term cognitive effects when given to women in early postmenopause, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120122451.htm) Northerners, Scots and Irish excel at detecting fake accents to guard against outsiders, study suggests
Nov 20th 2024, 12:24

People from Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin and the north-east of England are better at detecting someone imitating their accent than people from London and Essex, new research has found.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121849.htm) Virtual reality could be gamechanger in police-civilian crisis encounters
Nov 20th 2024, 12:18

Traditional police training lacks practical tools for handling mental health crises, leaving officers underprepared. New research provides a promising avenue for addressing this gap using VR training by immersing officers in realistic scenarios. Results show moderate to high engagement in the VR environment, which enhances empathy and highlights its potential as a complement to traditional training. Improving immersion, engagement, and VR familiarity can enhance emotional connections, making well-designed simulations more effective for fostering empathy and sympathy.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119150744.htm) How human brain functional networks emerge and develop during the birth transition
Nov 19th 2024, 15:07

Brain-imaging data collected from fetuses and infants has revealed a rapid surge in functional connectivity between brain regions on a global scale at birth, possibly reflecting neural processes that support the brain's ability to adapt to the external world, according to a new study.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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