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AI-generated food images found to look tastier than real photos of food

AI-generated food images found to look tastier than real photos of food

by University of OxfordProportion of correct discrimination of AI-generated foods as a function of participants’ age (line) in Study 1A, with 95% CIs (shaded area). Credit:Food Quality and

AI-generated food images found to look tastier than real photos of food

by University of OxfordProportion of correct discrimination of AI-generated foods as a function of participants’ age (line) in Study 1A, with 95% CIs (shaded area). Credit:Food Quality and
Growth hormone found to influence regulation of anxiety via a specific group of neurons

Growth hormone found to influence regulation of anxiety via a specific group of neurons

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study showed that growth hormone modifies synapses and structurally alters the neurons that secrete somatostatin. Credit: WikipediaGrowth hormone (GH) acts on

Growth hormone found to influence regulation of anxiety via a specific group of neurons

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study showed that growth hormone modifies synapses and structurally alters the neurons that secrete somatostatin. Credit: WikipediaGrowth hormone (GH) acts on
The concept of 'home' fundamentally shifts after a child loses a parent to domestic homicide

The concept of 'home' fundamentally shifts after a child loses a parent to domestic homicide

by Ashwini Sakthiakumaran,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany of us associate 'home' with feelings of stability, familiarity and comfort.But forchildren&nb

The concept of 'home' fundamentally shifts after a child loses a parent to domestic homicide

by Ashwini Sakthiakumaran,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany of us associate 'home' with feelings of stability, familiarity and comfort.But forchildren&nb
Study finds connection between light levels and mental health: Climate change could also have impact

Study finds connection between light levels and mental health: Climate change could also have impact

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandHelsinki, Finland. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Finland, there is a clear increase in the number of sick days taken due to depression, anxiety and sleep di

Study finds connection between light levels and mental health: Climate change could also have impact

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandHelsinki, Finland. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Finland, there is a clear increase in the number of sick days taken due to depression, anxiety and sleep di
Study suggests extracellular space in the brain influences sleep, movement and behavior

Study suggests extracellular space in the brain influences sleep, movement and behavior

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Wikimedia CommonsThe brain contains billions of nerve cells controlling our thoughts, behavior and movements. But in fact, up to 20% of the brain is a mystery t

Study suggests extracellular space in the brain influences sleep, movement and behavior

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Wikimedia CommonsThe brain contains billions of nerve cells controlling our thoughts, behavior and movements. But in fact, up to 20% of the brain is a mystery t
Gender parity in autism research: Synaptic similarities challenge focus on male models

Gender parity in autism research: Synaptic similarities challenge focus on male models

byHebrew University of JerusalemSchematic workflow of biochemical analysis, spine density, and behavioral tests performed in this study. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038

Gender parity in autism research: Synaptic similarities challenge focus on male models

byHebrew University of JerusalemSchematic workflow of biochemical analysis, spine density, and behavioral tests performed in this study. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038
Screen time may not be tied to autism spectrum disorder

Screen time may not be tied to autism spectrum disorder

by Lori SolomonScreen time for children may not be associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Yaakov Ophir, P

Screen time may not be tied to autism spectrum disorder

by Lori SolomonScreen time for children may not be associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Yaakov Ophir, P
Sleep deprivation makes us less happy and more anxious, says review of more than 50 years of research

Sleep deprivation makes us less happy and more anxious, says review of more than 50 years of research

byAmerican Psychological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSleep loss does more than just make us tired. It can undermine our emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put us

Sleep deprivation makes us less happy and more anxious, says review of more than 50 years of research

byAmerican Psychological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSleep loss does more than just make us tired. It can undermine our emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put us
Loneliness is a major public health problem—and young people are bearing the brunt of it, say researchers

Loneliness is a major public health problem—and young people are bearing the brunt of it, say researchers

by Julia Morgan and Vincent La Placa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWriting in The Week, journalist Theara Colemanhas declared2023 "the year of the loneliness

Loneliness is a major public health problem—and young people are bearing the brunt of it, say researchers

by Julia Morgan and Vincent La Placa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWriting in The Week, journalist Theara Colemanhas declared2023 "the year of the loneliness
Night sweats reveal the severity of sleep apnea

Night sweats reveal the severity of sleep apnea

byUniversity of CórdobaPermanent changes in human sweat metabolome due to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) represented by Box and Whiskers’ plots of pre-sleeping metabolites’ concentrations. Credit

Night sweats reveal the severity of sleep apnea

byUniversity of CórdobaPermanent changes in human sweat metabolome due to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) represented by Box and Whiskers’ plots of pre-sleeping metabolites’ concentrations. Credit
Study: Spinal cord stimulation a potential new way to treat depression

Study: Spinal cord stimulation a potential new way to treat depression

byUniversity of CincinnatiRomo-Nava received a patent for the noninvasive spinal cord stimulation device in 2020. Credit: Colleen Kelley/UC Marketing + Brand.A pilot clinical trial led by Univer

Study: Spinal cord stimulation a potential new way to treat depression

byUniversity of CincinnatiRomo-Nava received a patent for the noninvasive spinal cord stimulation device in 2020. Credit: Colleen Kelley/UC Marketing + Brand.A pilot clinical trial led by Univer