Summary: Researchers pinpointed a key brain region in rats that determines their economic decisions when facing lottery-like uncertainties. The frontal orienting field (FOF) was identified as a major player in…
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Microbiome and Diet Could Mitigate PTSD Symptoms
Summary: Researchers explored the potential link between the Mediterranean diet, the gut microbiome, and PTSD symptoms. Their study, involving 191 participants, revealed that those following a Mediterranean diet exhibited fewer…
Suit charges crypto firms with billion-dollar fraud
Gemini crypto exchange founded by Tyler Winklevoss (L) and Cameron Winklevoss could be barred from New York’s financial industry if a lawsuit filed by that state’s attorney general succeeds in…
An extra 3 centimeters can prevent fires in rooftop solar panel systems
More and more people are installing solar panel systems. However, if an electrical fault occurs, it could lead to a fire. In this experiment, the fire has spread up the…
A Hebbian memory that achieves human-like results on sequential processing tasks
Figure summarizing the ‘remind’ process. Credit: Sangjun Park & JinYeong Bak. Transformers are machine learning models designed to uncover and track patterns in sequential data, such as text sequences. In…
Big federal dollars for small state projects aim to get more cars off the roads
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A 60-mile pedestrian and cycling trail in Arkansas, an electric street sweeper in Oregon and truck parking facilities in Florida don’t appear to have much in…
Working towards a future artificial heart
Luuk van Laake. Credit: Bart van Overbeeke Implantation of a total artificial heart offers a solution for patients with severe heart failure, but existing artificial hearts have major limitations, which…
‘Pokemon Go’ new Party Play feature adds another reason to team up in real life
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Niantic has always been big on bringing players together when it comes to their games. It’s a key pillar in the design of “Pokemon Go” and…
Decoding Schizophrenia: Brain Connectivity’s Role
Summary: Researchers have discovered differences in functional brain connectivity in individuals with and without schizophrenia, shedding light on the neural basis of the disorder. The brain’s cortex regulates sensory information,…
