Since their discovery in the 1990s, the head-direction cells in the brain have been referred to as its "internal compass." These cells are activated when the head of an animal or human points in a certain direction, and are ...
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Patients and their caregivers are increasingly turning to online communities, such as social media, for health information about disease and treatment. But doing so may not provide relevant or useful results, particularly ...
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Genetic counseling is essential when dealing with individuals who are affected by, or at risk of, inherited disease. Although it is known to be useful in helping patients cope with test results and deal with uncertainty, ...
Jun 10, 2023
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A cancer diagnosis can be tough to take, and not just for the patient.
Apr 3, 2023
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Wanting to better understand how the brain forms and stores long-term memory, an international team of scientists undertook a study of the brain's circuits. Their work sheds new light on the way the circuits in the brain ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased people's reliance on digital platforms, such as social media, to obtain information and communicate their thoughts and emotions with their peers. The sudden shift from offline to online ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Children with autism often have difficulty grasping the emotional cues in other people's voices, and now researchers may have zeroed in on the reason why.
Jan 10, 2023
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Youth ages 14 to 24 often use strategies to regulate social media use, from time limits to changing settings.
Nov 18, 2022
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Loneliness is a risk factor for depression, but it can also be a symptom. Mental health professionals who treat patients experiencing both must navigate the complex relationship between the two conditions, yet also understand ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Like a thick velvety headband, the somatosensory cortex arcs across the top of brain from just above one ear to the other.
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