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Rutgers Researchers Explore Potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomedical Science

Rutgers Cancer Institute — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:05:09 EST

Unveiling the Brain's Reward Circuitry

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:30:49 EST

A research team - co-led by Penn Nursing - has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the complex neural circuitry underlying reward and addiction by identifying 34 distinct subtypes of medium spiny neurons (MSNs) in the nucleus accumbens (NAc), a key brain region involved in pleasure and motivation. The findings, published in the journal Scientific Reports by Nature, offer insights into the diversity of these neurons and their potential roles in substance use disorders.

Patients with Unexplainable Chronic Itch Have Unique Blood Biomarkers that Could Eventually Lead to New Targeted Treatments

University of Maryland School of Medicine — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:05:34 EST

Millions of patients worldwide suffer from a chronic itching condition with no identifiable cause - a condition known as chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO) - that has no targeted therapies approved to treat it. Many of these patients suffer for years with little relief, but a new University of Maryland School of Medicine study may provide hope for future treatments. Patients were found to have lower than normal levels of metabolite biomarkers in the blood plasma that could point to a cause of their excruciating symptoms.

UW model shows cortical implants like Elon Musk's Blindsight unlikely to 'exceed normal human vision'

University of Washington — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:05:34 EST

New research from the University of Washington shows Elon Musk's projection for the latest Neuralink project rests on the flawed premise that implanting millions of tiny electrodes into the visual cortex, the region of the brain that processes information received from the eye, will result in high-resolution vision.

Smell of human stress affects dogs' emotions leading them to make more pessimistic choices

University of Bristol — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 EST

Dogs experience emotional contagion from the smell of human stress, leading them to make more 'pessimistic' choices, new research finds. The University of Bristol-led study, published in Scientific Reports today [22 July], is the first to test how human stress odours affect dogs' learning and emotional state.

What fat cats on a diet may tell us about obesity in humans

Ohio State University — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:05:53 EST

Pet cats may be excellent animal models for the study of obesity origins and treatment in humans, a new study of feline gut microbes suggests - and both species would likely get healthier in the research process, scientists say.

The "Queen of the Night" does not whistle

University of Vienna — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:51 EST

Opera singers have to use the extreme limits of their voice range. Many pedagogical and scientific sources suggest that the highest pitches reached in classical singing can only be produced with a so-called "whistle" voice register, in analogy to ultrasonic vocalizations of mice and rats.

Ochsner Health Highlights Innovative Non-Opioid Pain Therapy Candidate Publication

Ochsner Health — Thu, 16 May 2024 11:05:45 EST

A recent publication in Scientific Reports unveils a potentially groundbreaking non-opioid pain treatment developed by a team led by Dr. Hernan Bazan.

New research challenges widespread beliefs about why we're attracted to certain voices

McMaster University — Mon, 13 May 2024 12:05:17 EST

New insights into how people perceive the human voice are challenging beliefs about which voices we find attractive. Previous studies have linked vocal averageness and attractiveness, finding that the more average a voice sounds, the higher it is rated in attractiveness.

UC Irvine study shows damaging impact of heat waves on vital organs

University of California, Irvine — Wed, 08 May 2024 10:05:50 EST

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have found evidence of the molecular causes of the damaging impact heat stress causes on the gut, liver and brain in the elderly. These findings point to the potential of developing precise prognostic and therapeutic interventions.

Q&A: UW research shows neural connection between learning a second language and learning to code

University of Washington — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:05:56 EST

New research from the University of Washington shows the brain's response to viewing errors in both the syntax (form) and semantics (meaning) of code appeared identical to those that occur when fluent readers process sentences on a word-by-word basis, supporting a resemblance between how people learn computer and natural languages.

UC Irvine researchers find new origin of deep brain waves

University of California, Irvine — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:05:05 EST

University of California, Irvine biomedical engineering researchers have uncovered a previously unknown source of two key brain waves crucial for deep sleep: slow waves and sleep spindles.

Extreme views get more likes on social media, new research reveals

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:05:56 EST

Experts examine impact of 'eccentric' opinions on social networks, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

You're Not Alone, Science Shows Song Lyrics Getting Dumber

Newswise Review — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:05:03 EST

A recent study published in Scientific Reports suggests that English-language song lyrics have undergone significant changes in complexity and repetition over the past 40 years.

Taming the beast: FAMU-FSU researcher controls voltage response for safer electric grid

Florida State University — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:05:41 EST

In a study published in Scientific Reports, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Professor Fang Peng shows how a semiconductor device he created, named a Z-source inverter, can rapidly reduce voltage and current in the case of a short-circuit or open-circuit fault.

Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics

University of California San Diego — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:00:35 EST

Finding viable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics and microplastics has never been more important. New research from scientists at UC San Diego and Algenesis shows that their plant-based polymers biodegrade -- even at the microplastic level -- in under seven months.

New on the Job? Study Finds Men, Not Women, Are Rewarded for Getting to Know Their Co-Workers

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:06 EST

Building relationships with colleagues is critical when starting a new job, but a Rutgers-led study in the Journal of Management Scientific Reports suggests that only men are rewarded for their efforts.

How does AI work?

Bar-Ilan University — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:05:44 EST

In an article recently published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Bar-Ilan University reveal the mechanism underlying successful machine learning, which enables it to perform classification tasks with resounding success.

Statisticians and Physicists Team Up to Bring a Machine Learning Approach to Mining of Nuclear Data

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:05:06 EST

Theoretical models can fill the gaps in experimental physics, but using a single imperfect theoretical model can be misleading. To improve the quality of predictions, researchers created a machine learning method that combines the results of several imperfect models.

Scientists take closer look 'underneath the hood' of body's response to combat wounds

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:05:00 EST

Advances in trauma care on the battlefield have drastically improved over the last few decades, but current surgical approaches to avoid further complications in extremity wounds have continued to delay wounds from healing. A new study led by researchers at the Uniformed Services University (USU), however, offers a better understanding of how the body responds to combat wounds, which could ultimately lead to further advancements in care.