Study points to mathematical patterns in music
From the McGill University press release: Whether it’s Bach or Brubeck, a new study shows that composers repeat rhythmic patterns in their works in such a way that the part is a copy of the…
Study suggests almost half of depression in adults starts in adolescence
From the Bangor University press release via MedicalXPress: A new study by research psychologists at Bangor and Oxford Universities show that half of adults who experience clinical depression had their first episode start in adolescence.…
Study suggests activating visual cortex improves sense of smell
From the McGill University press release via EurekAlert!: A new study reveals for the first time that activating the brain’s visual cortex with a small amount of electrical stimulation actually improves our sense of smell.…
Study suggests winning makes people more aggressive towards the defeated
From the Ohio State University press release: In this world, there are winners and losers – and, for your own safety, it is best to fear the winners. A new study found that winners –…
Study looks at significance of weight history in cases of bulimia nervosa
From the Drexel University press release via EurekAlert!: Researchers at Drexel University have found that a majority of women with bulimia nervosa reach their highest-ever body weight after developing their eating disorder, despite the fact…
Study suggests computerised training may help schizophrenia patients to monitor reality
From the UCSF press release via HealthCanal: People with schizophrenia who completed 80 hours of intensive, computerized cognitive training exercises were better able to perform complex tasks that required them to distinguish their internal thoughts…
Study suggests presence of faulty serotonin receptor in people with depression
From the Medical University of Vienna press release via HealthCanal: Researchers at the MedUni Vienna have, for the first time, investigated the influence of the serotonin system on the default mode network (DMN) in the…
Study examines ideological implications of definitions of diversity
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Diversity has become a goal for all sorts of institutions—but what it means may depend on who you ask. A new study published in Psychological Science, a…
Study suggests hyperactivity in brain may explain some symptoms of depression
From the UCLA press release: Most of us know what it means when it’s said that someone is depressed. But commonly, true clinical depression brings with it a number of other symptoms. These can include…
Study suggests decrease in neuroplasticity of depressed brain has to do with reduced functionality of support cells
From the Karolinska Institute press release via AlphaGalileo: During depression, the brain becomes less plastic and adaptable, and thus less able to perform certain tasks, like storing memories. Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska…