Fear is an important survival mechanism and so too is the ability to inhibit fear when it's no longer needed. In order to counter-balance fear, the brain engages in fear extinction. In this process, memories are formed during ...
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Practising self-compassion during distressing moments can have positive effects on the brain and body, according to research from The University of Queensland.
Apr 29, 2020
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An international team of researchers has tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify six drug candidates that may help treat COVID-19.
Apr 9, 2020
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Genetic variations in the skin can create a natural sunscreen, according to University of Queensland researchers investigating the genes linked with vitamin D.
Apr 2, 2020
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Scientists have discovered a possible link between Parkinson's disease and a gene impacted by a neurotoxin found in blue-green algae.
Mar 16, 2020
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Researchers have identified a major shift in how to treat brain injuries, after rejuvenating immune cells to support the repair process.
Mar 9, 2020
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A novel blood test that uses gold nanoparticles to detect cancer has also been shown to identify signals released by cancer cells which could result in earlier diagnosis and better treatment.
Feb 26, 2020
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Century-old theories that having girls or boys 'runs in families' have been upended by a University of Queensland study, proving parents' genes do not determine their child's gender.
Feb 19, 2020
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Researchers have lifted fertility rates in older female mice with small doses of a metabolic compound that reverses the aging process in eggs, offering hope for some women struggling to conceive.
Feb 12, 2020
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A way in which some connections between brain cells can resist degeneration—a hallmark of traumatic brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases—has been discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland.
Jan 16, 2020
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