Many adults, particularly those with claustrophobia, experience significant anxiety when undergoing an MRI. Imagine being a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — with sensitivity to sounds, touch, and changes in the environment — and needing an MRI on a regular basis. (more…)
By Hannah Stevens
As with any global crisis, it can be difficult to pinpoint the personal effects of climate change on yourself as an individual. Most of us understand that the climate crisis is affecting the health of our planet, that natural resources are diminishing, and that climate change will negatively affect the quality of life of generations to come. However, the effects of climate change have been creeping into our daily lives and will continue to do so until more people become aware of the signs and create solutions for reducing or preventing its personal effects. (more…)
Many of us may occasionally discover that we feel older than the age on birth certificates. No matter what we do or how hard we try, our bodies always seem tired and worn out. Luckily, there are some easy ways to feel like yourself again. (more…)
Brown researchers discover that unexpected rewards improve the memory of specific events, which may have implications for how clinicians treat individuals with depression. (more…)
Wallenberg fellow to follow survivors in Ethiopia on their journey for justice
ANN ARBOR — Carly Marten was in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, for a summer project last year when she decided to attend a feminist film festival. (more…)
Ein angeborener zusätzlicher Finger bringt motorische Vorteile
Menschen mit Polydaktylie besitzen von Geburt an mehr als die üblichen fünf Finger oder Zehen an Händen oder Füßen. Welche Bewegungsfertigkeiten besitzen Menschen mit Polydaktylie und wie sehen deren sensomotorische Hirnregionen aus? (more…)
Surgeons at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are the first in the U.S. to implant a new device designed to relieve knee pain and help prevent or delay the need for knee replacements in people with osteoarthritis. (more…)
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A team of University of Maryland bioengineering researchers have developed a microscopy technique that could one day be used to improve LASIK and eliminate the “surgery” aspect of the procedure. Their findings were published in Physical Review Letters. (more…)
