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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115113.htm) What does 'that' mean in 'Did you see that?'
Mar 25th 2025, 11:51

What goes through your mind when someone asks 'Did you see that?' A study shows that children and adults process ambiguous information like 'that' differently. While children focus more on the literal meaning, adults use multiple cues to grasp the speaker's intent. Researchers hope their findings could aid dialogue robot development and improve support systems for individuals with communication difficulties.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325114905.htm) C. diff uses toxic compound to fuel growth advantage
Mar 25th 2025, 11:49

The pathogen C. diff -- the most common cause of health care-associated infectious diarrhea -- can use a compound that kills the human gut's resident microbes to survive and grow, giving it a competitive advantage in the infected gut. A team has discovered how C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) converts the poisonous compound 4-thiouracil, which could come from foods like broccoli, into a usable nutrient. Their findings increase understanding of the molecular drivers of C. diff infection and point to novel therapeutic strategies.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324220621.htm) Study confirms accuracy of blood test for early Alzheimer's detection in Asian populations
Mar 24th 2025, 22:06

A study has demonstrated the high accuracy of plasma p-tau217 as a blood-based biomarker for detecting abnormal brain beta-amyloid pathology, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324181537.htm) Affordable sensing system to restore sense of touch in minimally invasive surgery
Mar 24th 2025, 18:15

Researchers have developed an innovative sensing system that restores the missing tactile feedback in minimally invasive surgery (MIS), enhancing precision, ease of use, and safety. The new 'off-the-jaw' system integrates force and angle sensors into the handle of laparoscopic tools, providing surgeons with real-time measurements of grasping forces and insights into tissue stiffness and thickness.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324141955.htm) At-home smell test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
Mar 24th 2025, 14:19

Researchers developed olfactory tests -- in which participants sniff odor labels that have been placed on a card -- to assess people's ability to discriminate, identify and remember odors. They found that participants could successfully take the test at home and that older adults with cognitive impairment scored lower on the test than cognitively normal adults.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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