VirusTotal Multisandbox += Sangfor ZSand

VirusTotal multisandbox project welcomes Sangfor ZSand.  The ZSand currently focuses on PE files,with extensions to other popular file types like javascript and Microsoft office to be released soon.In their own words:ZSand, developed by Sangfor Te… Continue reading VirusTotal Multisandbox += Sangfor ZSand

How behavior-changing parasites inspire new mental health treatments

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a common parasitic infection. Although it is suspected hundreds of millions of people around the world may be infected with the parasite, only a small volume display symptoms and go on to develop disease.Continue Re… Continue reading How behavior-changing parasites inspire new mental health treatments

New evidence affirms apathy is an early sign of dementia

New research builds on prior work suggesting apathy is an early sign of dementia

A growing body of research is beginning to suggest severe apathy in older adults is an early sign of dementia. New research from the University of California, San Francisco, with support from the National Institute on Aging, is now offering one of the first longitudinal studies to show apathy could be an early visible symptom of cognitive decline.

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Machine learning predicts schizophrenia relapses using smartphone data

A pair of newly published studies are demonstrating how passive smartphone data can be used to effectively predict relapse episodes in schizophrenia patients. The research used machine learning to analyze behavioral data and predict schizophrenic relap… Continue reading Machine learning predicts schizophrenia relapses using smartphone data

Horror film fans are dealing with COVID-19 better than most, study finds

A new study, conducted over the past few months in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, has found fans of apocalyptic and horror media are reporting less distress and greater resilience during this real pandemic compared to those who don’t consume thos… Continue reading Horror film fans are dealing with COVID-19 better than most, study finds

Controversial pedophile study finds drug may reduce risk of child sexual abuse

Four years after it was first announced, the results of a controversial clinical trial have finally been published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. The study found a testosterone-reducing drug, originally developed as a prostate cancer treatment, lowere… Continue reading Controversial pedophile study finds drug may reduce risk of child sexual abuse

Study finds urban dogs to be more fearful than their country cousins

Dogs that are fearful of unfamiliar environments, people and other animals can often develop behavioral problems that cause them and their owners great distress. Scientists in Finland have conducted a study investigating the root causes of this canine … Continue reading Study finds urban dogs to be more fearful than their country cousins

“Smell of hunger” may prompt rats to share food

Scientists have already observed that rats will voluntarily share food with other rats who are hungry. A new study now suggests that they do so not just based on what the other rat does, but also on how it smells.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, Scie… Continue reading “Smell of hunger” may prompt rats to share food

VirusTotal MultiSandbox += QiAnXin RedDrip

VirusTotal would like to welcome QiAnXin RedDrip to the multi-sandbox project! QiAnXin is now sending execution behavior reports to the VirusTotal ecosystem for a wide variety of file types. In their own words:QiAnXin RedDrip Sandbox, developed by QI-… Continue reading VirusTotal MultiSandbox += QiAnXin RedDrip

Open-Source Neuroscience Hardware Hack Chat

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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