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Don't Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste. Instead, Use It as a Catalyst for Innovation
Singularity Hub - 3 May 2020 16:00
"I think we need to scale back, or maybe even stop..." Have you been on the receiving end of an email to that effect from a senior leader in your organization in response to an uncertain, challenging, and difficult situa...
Neural circuit that drives physical responses to emotional stress found
Science Daily - 3 May 2020 15:27
Researchers have discovered a neural circuit that drives physical responses to emotional stress. Emotional stress signals are processed in the ''emotion'' circuits and integrated in the DP/DTT. The integrated signals are...
AI-supported test for very early signs of glaucoma progression
Science Daily - 3 May 2020 15:27
A new test can detect glaucoma progression 18 months earlier than the current gold standard method, according to results from a recent clinical trial.
Arthritis Drug Presents Promise as Treatment for COVID-19 Pneumonia
Neuroscience News - 3 May 2020 22:21
UCSD has launched a Phase III clinical trial to assess whether tocilizumab (Actemra), a drug commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disorders, has therapeutic value for those at risk of devel...
Lockdown singing: the science of why music helps us connect in isolation
Neuroscience News - 3 May 2020 20:16
Researchers explore how and why music is helping to keep us all connected during the coronavirus lockdown.
Earbud-like nerve stimulator shows promise for relieving indigestion
Neuroscience News - 3 May 2020 19:58
For the 15% of American adults who suffer from frequent indigestion or functional dyspepsia, a new, non-invasive treatment may provide some relief. Respiratory-gated Auricular Vagal Afferent Nerve Stimulation (RAVANS), a...
AI supported test for very early signs of glaucoma progression
Neuroscience News - 3 May 2020 19:30
A new artificial intelligence algorithm can detect the progression of glaucoma up to 18 months earlier than conventional methods.