Summary: Researchers reveal the idea of “holding one’s liquor” is complex, particularly among heavy drinkers. The study shows that while individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) display less impairment after…
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Adversity, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Evolution: The Reproductive Trade-off Theory
Summary: A new study examines the association of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with early life adversity and its potential influence on immediate reproductive strategies over somatic health. Using a sample…
Interfacing Minds and Machines: An Exploration of Neural Implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Summary: Neural implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have revolutionized our understanding of the brain and its interaction with technology. By translating neural activity into computational commands, they enable communication and…
Alterations in Alcohol Consumption Echo Depression Symptom Changes
Summary: A new study uncovers a correlation between changes in alcohol consumption and the ebb and flow of depression symptoms. People reporting lower alcohol use simultaneously noted reductions in depressive…
AI Revolution: Simulating Human Behavior for Groundbreaking Social Science
Summary: A team of researchers predicts artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), could redefine social science research. They believe LLMs, trained on vast amounts of text data, can…
ChatGPT AI Shines in Challenging Medical Cases
Summary: A novel study put the diagnostic prowess of generative AI, specifically the chatbot GPT-4, to the test, yielding promising results. The study involved evaluating the AI’s diagnostic accuracy in…
Is Cannabis Use Disorder A Stepping Stone to Mental Health Disorders?
Summary: A new study sheds light on the strong link between cannabis use disorder and mental health conditions, indicating a much higher risk than previously thought. The research, based on…
Medi-Mojis: Emojis Are A Game-Changer in Patient-Physician Communication
Summary: Emojis could revolutionize healthcare communication. These universally appealing and accessible symbols can bypass barriers of language, education, and age, offering an intuitive language system for patient-provider interaction. Researchers argue…
Predicting Dementia in Parkinson’s: EEG Might Hold the Key
Summary: Data from a single EEG electrode might predict cognitive decline, including dementia, in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers discovered that reduced strength of specific low-frequency brain waves, known as…
This Week in Neuroscience News: Top 5 Articles of the Week – June 11, 2023
Summary: This week’s top five neuroscience breakthroughs bring to light fascinating insights into human cognition, emotion, and physical attributes. From a potential cure for baldness to new insight into how…
