Summary: Researchers have developed a computational framework that maps how the striosomal compartment of the striatum governs everyday decision-making. By integrating biology, decision theory, and mathematical modeling, the study reveals…
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At least 40 dead in Sudan’s worst cholera outbreak in years
Scanning electron microscope image of Vibrio cholerae. Credit: Wikipedia Cholera has claimed at least 40 lives in Sudan’s Darfur region over the last week as the country weathers its worst…
New York City Legionnaires’ disease outbreak up to 90 cases, 15 hospitalized
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain There have now been 90 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in central Harlem, and 15 people are currently hospitalized battling the disease, the city’s health department…
ADHD medication linked to reduced risk of suicide, drug abuse, transport accidents and criminal behavior
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Drug treatment for people with newly diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with significantly reduced risks of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transport accidents, and…
Submerged thermal baths found in Gulf of Naples
Archaeologists have discovered a preserved Roman bathhouse in the partially submerged ruins of Baiae on the northwest shore of the Gulf of Naples. During antiquity, Baiae was a popular Roman…
Cutting waiting lists for mental health care in the UK would save money and people’s jobs
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain There are more than 1 million people on NHS waiting lists for mental health care in the UK. Many of them have to wait weeks or…
COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance
It’s August, and parents and caregivers are frantically preparing their kids for a new school year by buying supplies, filling out forms and meeting teachers. This year, many parents also…
Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic – a grief researcher and widow shares evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss
The July 4 floods in Kerr County, Texas, sent shockwaves across the country. Now that most of the victims’ burials are over, the weight of grief is just beginning for…
Portable test detects infections from a single drop of blood in 15 minutes
At the core of a new diagnostic test created by ASU researchers are tiny gold nanoparticles, engineered to detect extremely small amounts of disease-related proteins. The device is so sensitive…
How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may…
