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A new study is demonstrating the potential of a computer model using electronic health records to predict an individual’s risk of suicide. The proof-of-concept suggests the machine learning model may predict suicidal behavior up to two years in advance… Continue reading Model predicts suicide attempts two years ahead using health records
A new study has described the accidental discovery of a novel protein that may be associated with the anxiety and stress behaviors seen in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Blocking the expression of this protein in mice reduced anxious behaviors, o… Continue reading Novel antibody treatment proposed for obsessive compulsive disorder
A new study from scientists at McGill University has gone to extraordinary lengths to investigate how strong the placebo effect may be in psychedelic research. The experiment, led by a former magician turned psychiatry PhD candidate, created a fictiona… Continue reading Testing psychedelic placebos: Study watches people trip on fake drugs
Join us on Wednesday, February 19 at noon Pacific for the Open-Source Neuroscience Hardware Hack Chat with Dr. Alexxai Kravitz and Dr. Mark Laubach!
There was a time when our planet still held mysteries, and pith-helmeted or fur-wrapped explorers could sally forth and boldly explore strange places for what they …read more
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Ask anyone who’s ever tuned into Fireplace TV on a cold winter’s night — even though you can’t feel the heat or roast a marshmallow with it, fake fire is almost as soothing as the real thing. And if you have kids or pets, it’s a whole lot safer. But …read more
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Following on from prior research suggesting particular brain wave patterns can signal whether or not antidepressant medication will be effective, a new study is reporting the development of an algorithm that can automatically predict patient response t… Continue reading Simple EEG brain scan can tell if antidepressant drugs work for you
As a Professional Services Consultant, I have the pleasure of traveling all around the globe meeting clients and talking to a wide variety of IT security professionals who form the front line of defence against malware. One of my favorite topics is how… Continue reading Psychological Tricks of the Malware Trade
A compelling new study has followed thousands of Canadian teenagers for several years tracking associations between screen time use and depression. The research separated different types of screen time, and found while frequent television and… Continue reading Teen depression linked to social media screen time, but video games are fine
A massive global study into the genetic origins of anorexia nervosa is suggesting this illness is not just a psychiatric condition but also a metabolic disorder. The research revealed metabolic genetic variants influencing fat burning, physical activity and other factors unique to those suffering from this chronic eating disorder, and not seen in other psychiatric conditions.
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For decades scientists have been exploring the minds of criminals, trying to understand what makes a person commit a violent, heinous act. A new study is taking the idea of neuro-imaging criminal behavior one step further than any prior resea… Continue reading Inside the head of a killer: Imaging study uncovers unique brain abnormalities in murderers