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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250116133442.htm) Study finds surprising way that genetic mutation causes Huntington's disease, transforming understanding of the disorder
Jan 16th 2025, 13:34

Scientists have discovered a surprising mechanism by which the inherited genetic mutation known to cause Huntington's disease leads to the death of brain cells. The findings change the understanding of the fatal neurodegenerative disorder and suggest potential ways to delay or even prevent it. For 30 years, researchers have known that Huntington's is caused by an inherited mutation in the Huntingtin (HTT) gene, but they didn't know how the mutation causes brain cell death. A new study reveals that the inherited mutation doesn't itself harm cells. Rather, the mutation is innocuous for decades but slowly morphs into a highly toxic form that then quickly kills the cell.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250116133326.htm) Study finds gender gap with children when it comes to negotiating
Jan 16th 2025, 13:33

Studies have shown a persistent gender gap when it comes to wages -- disparities that stretch over decades. Past analyses have pointed to various causes for this discrepancy, but often overlooked is how such divides may surface early in life. In a related new study of boys and girls, a team of psychology researchers has found that despite holding similar views on the purpose and value of negotiation, boys ask for bigger bonuses than girls do for completing the same work. The findings indicate that these outcomes are linked, in part, to differences in perceptions of abilities.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250116133316.htm) Study shows effectiveness of method to stem nearsightedness
Jan 16th 2025, 13:33

A new report shows the benefit of wearing contact lenses for slowing myopia has a lasting effect -- good news since 50% of the world (5 billion people) will likely be nearsighted by 2050.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115230749.htm) Aerobic exercise: A powerful ally in fight against Alzheimer's
Jan 15th 2025, 23:07

Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer's, new research has found. The findings provide new hope in the battle against this devastating disorder.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114204144.htm) Waking up is not stressful, study finds
Jan 14th 2025, 20:41

Waking up does not activate an increase in the release of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol does, however, increase in the hours prior to wakening as part of the body's preparation for the next day, new research has found.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114124753.htm) Automatic speech recognition on par with humans in noisy conditions
Jan 14th 2025, 12:47

Are humans or machines better at recognizing speech? A new study shows that in noisy conditions, current automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems achieve remarkable accuracy and sometimes even surpass human performance. However, the systems need to be trained on an incredible amount of data, while humans acquire comparable skills in less time.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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