Neuroscience
Why are we able to see moving objects against moving backgrounds?
Visual motion is an important source of information for separating objects from their backgrounds.
Jul 2, 2019
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University of Rochester
Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who can describe negative emotions can stave off depression
Teenagers who can describe their negative emotions in precise and nuanced ways are better protected against depression than their peers who can't. That's the conclusion of a new study about negative emotion differentiation, ...
Jun 28, 2019
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Neuroscience
Brain stimulation enhances visual learning speed and efficiency
Practice results in better learning. Consider learning a musical instrument, for example: the more one practices, the better one will be able to learn to play. The same holds true for cognition and visual perception: with ...
May 27, 2019
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Medical research
Selfish genetic elements amplify inflammation and age-related diseases
Aging affects every living organism, but the molecular processes that contribute to aging remain a subject of debate. While many things contribute to the aging process, one common theme in animal aging is inflammation—and ...
Mar 11, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does awe lead to greater interest in science?
"The joy of science lies in pondering the magnificent and seeking answers to the unknown," writes Jonathon McPhetres, a Ph.D. candidate in psychology at the University of Rochester, and the author of a new study published ...
Mar 7, 2019
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Genetics
Male Y chromosomes not 'genetic wastelands'
When researchers say they have sequenced the human genome, there is a caveat to this statement: a lot of the human genome is sequenced and assembled, but there are regions that are full of repetitive elements, making them ...
Feb 7, 2019
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Ophthalmology
Microscopic eye movements affect how we see contrast
It is often difficult for a driver to see a person walking on the side of the road at night—especially if the person is wearing dark colors. One of the factors causing this difficulty is a decrease in contrast, making it ...
Jan 28, 2019
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Cardiology
Study suggests how high blood pressure might contribute to Alzheimer's
The brain's system for removing waste is driven primarily by the pulsations of adjoining arteries, University of Rochester neuroscientists and mechanical engineers report in a new study. They also show that changes in the ...
Jan 28, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cut to the chase: Can sex help start a relationship?
A budding relationship or just a one-night stand? The difference may not be immediately obvious, least of all to those directly involved. However, sex helps initiate romantic relationships between potential partners, a new ...
Jan 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Uncertainty in a date dampens interest in a mate
According to a new study, those who feel greater certainty that a prospective romantic partner reciprocates their interest will put more effort into seeing that person again, while rating the possible date as more sexually ...
Jun 7, 2018
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