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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219121241.htm) Like human brains, large language models reason about diverse data in a general way
Feb 19th 2025, 12:12

Researchers find large language models process diverse types of data, like different languages, audio inputs, images, etc., similarly to how humans reason about complex problems. Like humans, LLMs integrate data inputs across modalities in a central hub that processes data in an input-type-agnostic fashion.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219121236.htm) Mutation increases enzyme in mouse brains linked to schizophrenia behaviors
Feb 19th 2025, 12:12

A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with the same mutation, a rare finding of a direct genetic link to psychosis, report researchers.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111500.htm) Scientists solve the brain's motion-source separation problem
Feb 19th 2025, 11:15

Neuroscientists have discovered how the brain distinguishes between visual motion occurring in the external world from that caused by the observer moving through it. Known as the 'motion-source separation problem,' researchers have long wondered how the brain achieves this critical sensory distinction. This is the first time scientists have pinpointed the precise mechanisms.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111405.htm) Emergency clinicians increase prescriptions of buprenorphine, effectively help patients get started on the path to recovery
Feb 19th 2025, 11:14

In the face of the alarming number of opioid-related deaths in the U.S., there have been national efforts to increase emergency clinician prescribing of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111315.htm) Jumbled proteins paint a bold target on the backs of brain tumors
Feb 19th 2025, 11:13

Immune therapy has transformed how cancer is treated, but many tumors continue to evade these treatments, thanks to their resemblance to healthy tissue.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111313.htm) Socioeconomic factors, unpredictability complicate diagnosis of episodic disabilities, like epilepsy
Feb 19th 2025, 11:13

New research focuses on diagnostic delays experienced by people with epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by unpredictable seizures that affects over 3 million people in the United States and 50 million worldwide.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111253.htm) How the brain balances risk and reward in making decisions
Feb 19th 2025, 11:12

Research in mice identifies brain circuitry that supports certain reward-based decisions.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219105934.htm) Ai in retail: How to spark creativity and improve job satisfaction
Feb 19th 2025, 10:59

AI is reshaping workplaces, particularly in retail. Researchers explored how AI service quality impacts retail employees' innovation, job fit, and satisfaction. Findings show when employees perceive AI as reliable and empathetic, they are more likely to engage in innovative behavior. AI's adaptability also plays a crucial role in enhancing service quality. While reliability strongly supports innovation, transparency and responsiveness had less influence than expected. Empathy in AI systems was found to have a significant positive effect on employee innovation, creating a more engaging work environment. The study underscores AI's potential to drive service innovation in retail.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219105932.htm) New research shows neonatal HSV infections may lead to long-term cognitive impairment
Feb 19th 2025, 10:59

Very early exposure to even a very small dose of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in infant mice can lead to cognitive decline later in life, according to new findings. This is significant because of emerging data in human studies showing an association between HSV and Alzheimer's disease in humans.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219105822.htm) Scientific insights into how humans access deep spiritual states
Feb 19th 2025, 10:58

Two seemingly opposite spiritual practices -- Buddhist jhana meditation and the Christian practice of speaking in tongues -- have more in common than previously thought, a new study suggests. While one is quiet and deeply focused, and the other emotionally charged and expressive, both appear to harness the same cognitive feedback loop to create profound states of joy and surrender.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250218203744.htm) New therapy reduces reoffending in male offenders with antisocial personality disorder
Feb 18th 2025, 20:37

A new psychological therapy has been found to reduce rates of violence and aggression among male offenders with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250217160328.htm) Biological clock plays critical role in driving teens' late-day eating habits
Feb 17th 2025, 16:03

The causes of obesity are complex and influenced by many factors. While research has highlighted connections between sleep, eating patterns and weight gain, scientists remain uncertain of the role of the circadian system -- the biological clock -- in shaping eating patterns. But a new study reveals a distinct relationship between circadian rhythms, weight and eating habits in adolescents, a vulnerable age group whose eating patterns influence their lifelong health. The study found that adolescents whose weight was classified as 'overweight' or 'obese' consumed more calories later in the day compared to participants with healthy weights.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213144621.htm) Worm study shows hyperactivated neurons cause aging-related behavioral decline
Feb 13th 2025, 14:46

Researchers found that excessively activated neurons over time, rather than decreased neuronal activity, cause aging-related decline in brain function in nematodes.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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