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Psychology & Psychiatry

New research reveals how male and female brains process regret and change decisions

A traditionally overlooked type of RNA plays an important role in promoting resilience to depression—but only in females. According to a new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, researchers have now ...

Medical research

T-bet protein found essential for maintaining flu-fighting memory B cells

At the surface, the immune response to a flu virus is simple. Some cells recognize the pathogen and send a signal to the immune system, and immune cells produce a potentially lifesaving antibody against the virus. Antigen ...

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Health

Obesity linked to what's on local restaurant menus

For many years, health experts have been concerned about "food deserts," places where residents lack good nutritional options. Now, an MIT-led study of three major global cities uses a new, granular method to examine the ...

Biomedical technology

Bionic knee allows better movement for amputees

A new bionic knee allows amputees to walk faster, climb stairs more easily, and adroitly avoid obstacles, researchers reported in the journal Science.