Neuroscience
How does the brain learn?
Everyone knows the human brain is extremely complex—but how does it learn, exactly? Well, the answer may be a lot simpler than commonly believed.
Jun 15, 2022
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Neuroscience
Research identifies nerve endings that shed light on gut-brain communication
The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an advance in the understanding of how the gut communicates with the brain.
Feb 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The UK government's pandemic response was often not 'guided by the science.' Yet now scientists are under fire
The UK COVID-19 Inquiry, an independent inquiry set up to examine the country's response to and the impact of the COVID pandemic, has officially begun.
Oct 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cosmetics have little effect on attractiveness judgments compared with identity
The idea that cosmetics make you more attractive is all around us. The internet features thousands of tutorials on how to apply makeup, fashion magazines comment on different makeup styles of celebrities, and many women feel ...
Jan 29, 2015
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Neuroscience
Researchers advocate for more scientific research on consciousness
Why does a relentless stream of subjective experiences normally fill your mind? Maybe that's just one of those mysteries that will always elude us.
Jul 10, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK COVID inquiry: How it works, and when we will know if it is successful
The COVID inquiry has already made plenty of headlines, revealing the inner workings of the government and its many personalities during the pandemic. But other than gripping television, what can we ultimately expect from ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds substantial increases in psychological distress during the initial COVID-19 wave in the UK
New research published in Economic Inquiry reports substantial increases in psychological distress in the UK during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 18, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK COVID cases hit record; Top doctor warns of worse to come
The U.K. recorded the highest number of confirmed new COVID-19 infections Wednesday since the pandemic began, and England's chief medical officer warned the situation is likely to get worse as the omicron variant drives a ...
Dec 15, 2021
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Vaccination
Video: What we can learn from a book documenting the first vaccine for smallpox
As the world waits anxiously for a COVID-19 vaccine, Sam Lemley, curator of special collections at Carnegie Mellon University, says that the story of the first vaccine is worth revisiting today.
Jul 2, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
We need inquiries into why coronavirus is ravaging long-term care homes
Ontario says it will establish a commission to study the handling of COVID-19 in the province's long-term care sector.
May 25, 2020
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