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'You're So Ugly It Hurts': How Cyberbullying Harms Teenage Girls, Shows Research
You're so ugly it hurts. Maybe if you lost some weight, someone would actually like you. No filter can fix that face.
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Casino Lighting May Be Secretly Pushing You To Gamble More, Reveals Study
A new study suggests that blue-enriched lighting commonly used in casinos may influence gamblers' behaviour by reducing their sensitivity to financial losses.
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US Millionaire's Savage Response To Indian Man Bragging About Working Till 4 am: "May Feel Heroic..."
He warned that glorifying excessive work hours can harm long-term health and well-being.
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What Happens in Your Brain When You Read? New Study Maps the Reading Mind
A new brain study reveals how we process language when reading silently or aloud. It uncovers distinct neural responses for letters, words, and pseudo-words, offering groundbreaking insight into how the brain manages language—and paving the way for improved approaches to reading disorders like dyslexia.
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Melatonin For Sleep: What Are The Risks?
Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. It regulates your body's sleep-wake cycle.
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Indian Scientists Show Melatonin Can Treat Parkinson's Disease
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, have showed that nano-formulation of melatonin -- the hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness -- could provide therapeutic solution for Parkinson's disease.
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Mice VR Headsets Revolutionise Brain Activity Studies and Behavioural Research
Mice are now being equipped with specially designed virtual reality headsets, allowing researchers to study brain activity in immersive environments. Developed using affordable components, the "MouseGoggles" enable scientists to observe the mice's neural responses as they interact with virtual environments. The study opens new doors for understandi...
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Depression Could Be Linked With the Brain Network Responsible for Guiding Attention, Study Claims
Groundbreaking research has identified a larger salience network in individuals with depression, even before the onset of symptoms, which could revolutionise how depression is detected and treated. The study, which used precision functional mapping, suggests that this brain network remains stable over time and may offer a reliable biomarker for ear...
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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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New Study Reveals the Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Every Memory
Recent research sheds new light on how the brain stores and manages memories, revealing that it maintains at least three distinct copies of each memory. This study, conducted on rodents, provides valuable insights into the brain's memory encoding process and suggests that multiple types of neurons play a role in storing these memories. The research...
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Man Undergoes Surgery After Dental Implant Pierces Brain In Botched Treatment
Mr Yilmaz is now pursuing legal action against the dentist, who reportedly denies responsibility for the incident.
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Ancient Viruses Responsible For Our Big Brains And Bodies: Study
Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions of years ago played a pivotal role in the evolution of our advanced brains and large bodies, a study said Thursday.
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A Whiff Of Tears Reduces Male Aggression: Study
Watching someone cry often evokes an emotional response -- but according to a new study published Thursday, human tears themselves contain a chemical signal that reduces brain activity linked to aggression.
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Birth Control Pills May Impact Part Of Women's Brains Responsible For Decision-Making: Study
Researchers in Canada have suggested that daily contraceptives could alter women's brains and make them risk-takers.
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How Video Calls Are Changing Our Brains, Reveals Study
A recent study reveals that neural communication in online interactions is significantly diminished when compared to the activity observed in in-person conversations.
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'You're So Ugly It Hurts': How Cyberbullying Harms Teenage Girls, Shows Research
You're so ugly it hurts. Maybe if you lost some weight, someone would actually like you. No filter can fix that face.
-
Casino Lighting May Be Secretly Pushing You To Gamble More, Reveals Study
A new study suggests that blue-enriched lighting commonly used in casinos may influence gamblers' behaviour by reducing their sensitivity to financial losses.
-
US Millionaire's Savage Response To Indian Man Bragging About Working Till 4 am: "May Feel Heroic..."
He warned that glorifying excessive work hours can harm long-term health and well-being.
-
What Happens in Your Brain When You Read? New Study Maps the Reading Mind
A new brain study reveals how we process language when reading silently or aloud. It uncovers distinct neural responses for letters, words, and pseudo-words, offering groundbreaking insight into how the brain manages language—and paving the way for improved approaches to reading disorders like dyslexia.
-
Melatonin For Sleep: What Are The Risks?
Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. It regulates your body's sleep-wake cycle.
-
Indian Scientists Show Melatonin Can Treat Parkinson's Disease
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, have showed that nano-formulation of melatonin -- the hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness -- could provide therapeutic solution for Parkinson's disease.
-
Mice VR Headsets Revolutionise Brain Activity Studies and Behavioural Research
Mice are now being equipped with specially designed virtual reality headsets, allowing researchers to study brain activity in immersive environments. Developed using affordable components, the "MouseGoggles" enable scientists to observe the mice's neural responses as they interact with virtual environments. The study opens new doors for understandi...
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Depression Could Be Linked With the Brain Network Responsible for Guiding Attention, Study Claims
Groundbreaking research has identified a larger salience network in individuals with depression, even before the onset of symptoms, which could revolutionise how depression is detected and treated. The study, which used precision functional mapping, suggests that this brain network remains stable over time and may offer a reliable biomarker for ear...
-
COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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New Study Reveals the Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Every Memory
Recent research sheds new light on how the brain stores and manages memories, revealing that it maintains at least three distinct copies of each memory. This study, conducted on rodents, provides valuable insights into the brain's memory encoding process and suggests that multiple types of neurons play a role in storing these memories. The research...
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Man Undergoes Surgery After Dental Implant Pierces Brain In Botched Treatment
Mr Yilmaz is now pursuing legal action against the dentist, who reportedly denies responsibility for the incident.
-
Ancient Viruses Responsible For Our Big Brains And Bodies: Study
Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions of years ago played a pivotal role in the evolution of our advanced brains and large bodies, a study said Thursday.
-
A Whiff Of Tears Reduces Male Aggression: Study
Watching someone cry often evokes an emotional response -- but according to a new study published Thursday, human tears themselves contain a chemical signal that reduces brain activity linked to aggression.
-
Birth Control Pills May Impact Part Of Women's Brains Responsible For Decision-Making: Study
Researchers in Canada have suggested that daily contraceptives could alter women's brains and make them risk-takers.
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How Video Calls Are Changing Our Brains, Reveals Study
A recent study reveals that neural communication in online interactions is significantly diminished when compared to the activity observed in in-person conversations.
