Summary: A new study in PNAS shows that eye movements and eardrum motion are linked, revealing an early-stage interaction between vision and hearing. New evidence shows that simply moving the eyes causes the eardrums to move as well. Researchers at Duke University report that when people shift their gaze while keeping their head still, the … Read more

Summary: A new “brain-on-a-chip” model uncovers the physical and biological processes that drive the formation of folds in the developing brain. Source: Weizmann Institute of Science. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have developed a lab-grown “brain on a chip” that reveals how the brain’s characteristic folds form during development. The work, reported in … Read more

Summary: A new machine learning framework helps researchers identify existing drugs that may be repurposed to treat other conditions by emulating clinical trials on large-scale patient data. Source: Ohio State University Researchers at Ohio State University have built a deep learning system that analyzes vast real-world medical data to propose drugs that might be repurposed … Read more

Summary: Experiencing anger and ongoing stress is linked to poorer baseline diastolic pressure and impaired diastolic function. The findings point to a connection between psychological stress, anger, and increased risk for cardiac events in patients with heart failure. Source: Yale Mental stress and episodes of anger can have measurable clinical effects for patients living with … Read more

Summary: Researchers at Lund University report a clear gender-related difference in pain perception: men tend to report less pain when the stimulus or the pain assessment is performed by a woman than when it is performed by a man. This pattern emerged both in controlled experimental tests with healthy volunteers and in assessments of patients … Read more

Summary: New research links cognitive science and information theory, showing that human perception is organized to make the best possible decisions under resource constraints. Source: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Imagine driving on a dark country road and spotting a shape by the roadside. Is it a deer or a mailbox? According to new research that brings … Read more

Summary: Childhood maltreatment affects men and women in different ways, according to a new study. Women are more likely to show long-term effects from emotional abuse and sexual abuse in childhood, while men are more likely to be affected by emotional and physical neglect. Source: European Psychiatric Association New research finds gender-specific patterns in how … Read more

Summary: A randomized clinical trial found that an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program (MBSR) was as effective as the commonly prescribed antidepressant escitalopram for reducing symptoms in adults with anxiety disorders. Source: Georgetown University Medical Center In a first-of-its-kind randomized clinical trial, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center report that a guided mindfulness-based stress reduction … Read more

New intraoperative probe improves tumor removal and may extend survival for brain cancer patients Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro, McGill University and the MUHC, together with Polytechnique Montréal, have developed a handheld intraoperative probe that detects invasive brain cancer cells in real time. Using Raman spectroscopy, this new tool … Read more

Summary: Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin produced the first comprehensive, brain-wide map of neural activity in prairie voles during the rapid courtship, mating, and formation of long-term pair bonds. The study identifies 68 brain regions across seven integrated circuits that become active as voles transition from mating to enduring monogamous relationships. Contrary … Read more