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AI pinpoints where psychosis originates in the brain

By Nicola Williams published

Scientists have moved a step closer to understanding the basis of the hallucinations and delusions that characterize schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Mind
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Lab-grown 'minibrains' help reveal why traumatic brain injury raises dementia risk

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Miniature models of the brain are helping scientists study the cellular damage inflicted by traumatic brain injuries.

Neuroscience
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Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study finds

By Joe Phelan published

A small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.

Psychology
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1st Neuralink patient shown using brain chip to control computer and play chess in unexpected livestream

By Harry Baker published

In a surprise video, Elon Musk's Neuralink revealed the first recipient of the company's brain-computer interface using the device to play online chess. They also discussed the "life-changing" procedure for the first time.

Neuroscience
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'Flow state' uncovered: We finally know what happens in the brain when you're 'in the zone'

By Jennifer Zieba published

Researchers say they've found the answer to competing hypotheses about how the brain functions in a "flow state."

Neuroscience
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'Universal' brain wave pattern discovered across primate species — including humans

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Scientists have uncovered a consistent brain-wave pattern that erupts throughout the cortex in several primates, including us.

Neuroscience
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Tinder, Hinge lawsuit raises question: Can dating apps be considered addictive?

By Stephanie Pappas published

Researchers say that regardless of whether they qualify as "addictive," dating apps are designed to keep you swiping.

Relationships
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Mini model of human embryonic brain and spinal cord grown in lab

By Emily Cooke published

The new organoids were grown in the lab for up to 40 days, and they mimicked the central nervous system of an 11-week-old human embryo.

Neuroscience
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Elon Musk's Neuralink has concerning lack of transparency and could be vulnerable to hacking, ethicists warn

By Nancy S. Jecker, Andrew Ko published

Brain-computer interfaces have the potential to transform some people's lives, but they raise a host of ethical issues, too.

Neuroscience
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'Scent therapy' helps unlock memories in people with depression, trial finds

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Scent therapy could be a useful tool for helping people with depression tap into their autobiographical memories, a small trial hints.

Psychology
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