A collaboration between SISSA and the University of Pennsylvania indicates the existence of an efficient process of sensory coding in rats, suggesting a general principle for optimal use of computational resources. The study, ...
Dec 7, 2021
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To be able to experience a wide range of impulses, our senses use "logarithmic perception": A large increase in the impulse only leads to a small increase in what our brain perceives. A group of researchers from the University ...
Nov 3, 2021
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New research has demonstrated how food producers could change the surface texture of products to change people's perceptions and promote healthy eating.
Jan 9, 2020
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(HealthDay)—If you're looking for a frozen treat that won't give your healthy eating plan the cold shoulder, pass on store-bought pops and make your own.
Jul 25, 2019
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(HealthDay)—The combination of sequential 70 percent glycolic acid peel and microneedling results in better acne scar improvement than microneedling alone, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in the Journal of ...
Nov 9, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Intradermal injection of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (LMW-HA) can significantly improve skin texture, reduce pore size, and enhance skin radiance, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in the ...
Aug 11, 2017
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For women with the most common type of breast cancer, a new way to analyze magnetic resonance images (MRI) data appears to reliably distinguish between patients who would need only hormonal treatment and those who also need ...
Feb 18, 2016
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While the human brain takes a fraction of a second to categorise a face as male or female based on cues like a chiselled jawline it seems the brain also takes into account another factor when determining gender—the age ...
Aug 6, 2015
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Scientists at The University of Manchester have created an enhanced surface for silicone breast implants which could reduce complications and make them less likely to be rejected by the body.
Mar 19, 2015
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On Feb. 26, a picture of a cocktail dress originally uploaded to the blog Tumblr swept the Internet and managed to divide the population over a simple question: What color is the dress? Some viewers saw gold and white while ...
Mar 4, 2015
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