How AI Predicts Premature Death Risk
Summary: Machine learning markedly improves the accuracy of predicting premature all-cause mortality in a middle-aged population compared with traditional epidemiological models. Source:…
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How Brain Structure Predicts Faster Motor Skill Learning
Summary: A new study from the University of Florida identifies distinct brain activity patterns in people who learn motor skills quickly. High-density…
Study Finds Color Palette Encoded in the Human Brain
Summary: A new study links the physical organization of the primate visual cortex to color perception. High-resolution imaging revealed organized “hue maps”…
Prenatal Maternal Infections Linked to Autism Genetic Risk
Summary: Researchers report that activation of the maternal immune system during pregnancy can alter the expression of genes and biological processes that…
Prenatal Language Development: How Babies Learn Before Birth
Summary: A University of Kansas study using fetal biomagnetometry found that fetuses late in pregnancy react differently to the rhythms of two…
New Study Reveals Shifts in Brain Network Organization
Summary: New research shows that changes in brain network organization during adolescence support improvements in executive function. Source: University of Pennsylvania Changes…
Could Uric Acid Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease?
Brain cells called astrocytes play a central role; a phase 3 trial of a urate-boosting treatment will begin in 2016. Researchers studying…
Reward and Punishment Share Neural Paths in the Mouse Brain
Specific Striosome Neurons Enable Mice to Learn to Avoid Negative Experiences Summary: Scientists identified a genetically defined group of neurons in the…
How Boredom Boosts Brain Power and Creativity
Summary: Periods of boredom can spark creativity, improve problem-solving, and give the brain a valuable chance to recover and reorganize. Source: Mayo…
Hair Biomarkers May Improve Mental Illness Diagnosis in Teens
Summary: Hair cortisol measured from a small hair sample may help identify adolescents at risk for depression. In a study of 432…
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