Psychology & Psychiatry
Does our mind's eye match real life? New study shows differences in how we perceive images
We are all used to seeing the 3D world that we live in reduced to 2D, whether in art, photography, or film.
Sep 2, 2021
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University of Plymouth
Neuroscience
The future of neural network models
Neuroscience is a field most obviously associated with medicine and/or psychology. However, my background in physics and computer science enables me to explore, and further understand, how the brain computes and stores information, ...
Aug 20, 2021
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Medical research
New signaling pathway could shed light on damage repair during brain injury
Most human cells are able to repair damage by dividing at wounds.
Jul 6, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Experimental antiviral proves effective in halting spread and damage of COVID-19
An experimental antiviral drug can significantly decrease levels of the virus causing COVID-19 and the damage it causes in the lungs, according to new research.
Apr 16, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain imaging expertise supports new discoveries on decision-making process
Research carried out by a University academic has shed new light on the fundamentals of how, and why, we make the decisions we do.
Sep 4, 2020
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182
Cardiology
Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise, new research shows
Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure—but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to new research.
Sep 3, 2019
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Medical research
Scientists uncover key new molecules that could help to tackle tooth loss and regeneration
Our teeth take thousands of bites per day, and understanding exactly what holds them in place and how is key to helping people live with their own teeth for longer.
Aug 30, 2019
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Neuroscience
Insight into cells' 'self-eating' process could pave the way for new dementia treatments
Cells regularly go through a process called autophagy—literally translated as 'self-eating' - which helps to destroy bacteria and viruses after infection.
Aug 21, 2019
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Medical research
A new method of tooth repair? Scientists uncover mechanisms to inform future treatment
Stem cells hold the key to wound healing, as they develop into specialised cell types throughout the body—including in teeth.
Aug 9, 2019
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Inflammatory disorders
Research highlights possible targets to help tackle Crohn's disease
Affecting around 115,000 people in the UK alone, Crohn's Disease is a lifelong condition which sees parts of the digestive system become inflamed. There is no precise cure and causes are believed to vary. But one indicator ...
Jun 17, 2019
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