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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022153820.htm) New study finds partner's happiness linked to lower stress hormone levels in older couples
Oct 22nd 2024, 15:38

Having happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we age, according to new research. When comparing individuals' self-reported emotional states and relationship satisfaction with their levels of cortisol, researchers observed that older couples have lower levels of the stress hormone when their partners feel positive emotions. This effect was even stronger for people who reported higher satisfaction in their relationships.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022132836.htm) Stirred, not shaken: Scientists uncover how transcription drives motion within the genome
Oct 22nd 2024, 13:28

A team of scientists has discovered surprising connections among gene activity, genome packing, and genome-wide motions, revealing aspects of the genome's organization that directly affect gene regulation and expression. The findings bolster our understanding of the mechanics behind transcription-dependent motions of single genes -- the dysfunction of which may lead to neurological and cardiovascular disorders as well as to cancer.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022104651.htm) Crucial role of cerebellum in social and cognitive functioning
Oct 22nd 2024, 10:46

Scientists shed light on the often-overlooked role of the cerebellum in both motor and social-cognitive processes. His research contributes to a growing shift in the field of neuroscience, which has traditionally focused on the cerebrum. For decades, the cerebellum was primarily associated with motor coordination.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022104454.htm) Dangers of the metaverse and VR for US youth revealed in new research
Oct 22nd 2024, 10:44

Research of online victimization in the metaverse is sorely lacking. A new study explored harm in the metaverse and VR devices among a sample of 5,005 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17. Findings show a significant percentage of youth reported harm in these spaces, including hate speech, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, grooming behaviors (predators building trust with minors), and unwanted exposure to violent or sexual content. The study also revealed notable gender differences in experiences, emphasizing the need for protective strategies in virtual environments.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022104448.htm) Showing AI users diversity in training data boosts perceived fairness and trust
Oct 22nd 2024, 10:44

While artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as home assistants, search engines or large language models like ChatGPT, may seem nearly omniscient, their outputs are only as good as the data on which they are trained. However, ease of use often leads users to adopt AI systems without understanding what training data was used or who prepared the data, including potential biases in the data or held by trainers. A new study suggests that making this information available could shape appropriate expectations of AI systems and further help users make more informed decisions about whether and how to use these systems.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021133251.htm) Methadone much more effective than buprenorphine/naloxone for treatment retention, with no difference in mortality risk, study finds
Oct 21st 2024, 13:32

People with opioid use disorder in British Columbia who received methadone had a 37- to 40-percent lower rate of treatment discontinuation compared with those who received buprenorphine/naloxone. The new research evaluated the risk of treatment discontinuation and mortality in people prescribed opioid agonist treatment (OAT) over a 10-year period.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021122800.htm) At-home brain stimulation for depression is safe and effective, according to researchers
Oct 21st 2024, 12:28

A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a new study.

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Baltimore, MD

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