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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162637.htm) Psychedelic drug therapy may address mental health concerns in people with cancer and addiction
Jan 2nd 2025, 16:26

One or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when accompanied by psychotherapy, a new study suggests. A second new study found that treatment with psilocybin resulted in lasting, positive personality changes in patients with alcohol use disorder.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162632.htm) Too many men or too few women? New study finds how the gender gap is framed affects perceptions of it
Jan 2nd 2025, 16:26

Recognizing that news coverage may have influence in forming attitudes and in driving action, a team of psychology researchers examined whether reframing this gender gap in terms of 'men's overrepresentation' -- rather than as 'women's underrepresentation' -- would have an impact on perceptions of the issue and on motivations to address it. Its findings showed that framing the gap as 'men's overrepresentation' -- as opposed to 'women's underrepresentation' -- in political leadership elicited more anger at the disparity among women and increased perceptions that the gap is unjust. Moreover, the results showed that anger at the disparity leads women to take action to address it.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162457.htm) Herpes virus might drive Alzheimer's pathology
Jan 2nd 2025, 16:24

Viral infections may play a role in Alzheimer's disease.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162321.htm) CAR-T cells hold memories of past encounters
Jan 2nd 2025, 16:23

Researchers have discovered that some CAR-T cells engineered to fight cancer and other conditions carry the memory of past encounters with bacteria, viruses and other antigens within them, a finding that may allow scientists to manufacture the cells in more precise and targeted ways.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162303.htm) Addressing gender issues strengthens peace agreements
Jan 2nd 2025, 16:23

When it comes to peace processes and negotiations, U.N. Women highlights a stark reality: All too often, women remain invisible and excluded. But a new study draws on evidence from Colombia to show that addressing gender-related issues helps peace agreements succeed.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162258.htm) Gene expression in the human brain: cell types become more specialized, not just more numerous
Jan 2nd 2025, 16:22

Our brain is arguably the organ that most distinguishes humans from other primates. Its exceptional size, complexity and capabilities far exceed those of any other species on Earth. Yet humans share upwards of 95% of our genome with chimpanzees, our closest living relatives.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162255.htm) Newborn brain circuit stabilizes gaze
Jan 2nd 2025, 16:22

An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250101132020.htm) Pupil size in sleep reveals how memories are sorted, preserved
Jan 1st 2025, 13:20

Researchers have found the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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