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For years, shadow IT has been treated as a warning sign. Systems adopted without approval were seen as threats to security, stability, and governance. Now we are seeing the same…
Category: 8. Health
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Mapping surprise in the human mind, with help from AI
We build AI systems to mimic the human brain: writing emails, answering questions and predicting what comes next. But new research aims to turn that relationship around—using large language models (LLMs) to explore how our brains anticipate and…
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Chill brain-music interface: Using brain signals to enhance the emotional power of music
Musical chills are pleasurable shivers or goosebump sensations that people feel when they resonate with the music they’re listening to. They reduce stress and have beneficial side effects, but they are difficult to induce reliably. Now,…
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Name it to tame it: Researcher discovers technique to reduce cigarette cravings
If you name it, you can tame it. That’s a new tool for fighting cigarette cravings, according to assistant research psychologist Golnaz Tabibnia.
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Emotional support from social media found to reduce anxiety
Anxiety is the second leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Roughly a third of adults in the United States will experience an anxiety disorder within their lifetime, and the median age of onset is 17 years old. Anxiety increases…
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Radiotherapy is more effective when administered at the right time of day, study finds
A team of researchers have identified a fundamental mechanism that links the 24-hour circadian cycle to the precise repair of DNA breaks. This study, conducted by researchers from the Andalusian Center for Molecular Biology and Regenerative…
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Addressing the Challenge of Reliable Genomic Data in Microbiology
One of the biggest hurdles in microbiology research is ensuring that the genomic data you use is accurate and traceable. When data comes from unverified sources, it can lead to misidentification,…
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Research uncovers why certain brain cells are more resilient to tau protein buildup
New research by UCLA Health and UC San Francisco has uncovered why certain brain cells are more resilient than others to the buildup of a toxic protein that is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, potentially…
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Unveiling schizophrenia's neural and mental signatures with machine learning
Schizophrenia is a severe and often highly debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by distorted emotions, thinking patterns and altered perceptions of reality, as well as mental impairments. This disorder typically emerges in late…
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Scientists find hidden pathways pancreatic cancer uses to spread
A new study from Brazil, published in the journal Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, sheds light on how pancreatic cancer gains the ability to spread at an early stage. Researchers found that a protein called periostin, along with stellate…
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