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Preschoolers with Depression at Higher Risk of Adolescent Suicide
Preschoolers with clinical depression are more likely than their peers to have attempted suicide or to have had thoughts of killing themselves by age 12, according to a new study from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis.…
Discovering New Physics in Debris from Colliding Neutron Stars
Neutron star mergers are a treasure trove for new physics signals, with implications for determining the true nature of dark matter, according to research from Washington University in St. Louis.
On Aug. 17, 2017, the Laser Interferometer…
WashU Medicine Ranks No. 2 in Nation for NIH Research Funding
In the realm of biomedical research, securing funding is a testament to an institution’s record of scientific accomplishments and potential for further advances to improve human health. In 2023, Washington University School of Medicine in…
The Pandemic Leaves Its Mark on Personality Traits, Study Finds
Major life changes can affect personality, and the COVID-19 pandemic was the rare big life event that all humans shared together.
“This was a really unique opportunity to see how a life event that’s happening at the global stage to…
Artificial Intelligence Shows Promise in Predicting Spread of Lung Cancer to Brain
Physicians treating patients with early-stage lung cancer face a conundrum: choosing potentially helpful yet toxic therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy to knock out the cancer and lessen the risk of it spreading to the…
Dopamine Production Not Linked to Vulnerability to Cocaine Abuse, Study Finds
Why do some people who try drugs struggle with substance abuse while others don’t? This question has long puzzled scientists. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) explored the complex interplay between personality traits and brain…
Diverse Array of Leaders Share Success Mantras at TEDx IIM Sambalpur Event
Sambalpur, March 13th, 2024: IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions ignites the young minds of students with TEDx Talks featuring a diverse array of visionaries from various parts of India. The distinguished speakers…
University of Geneva: Appointment of Luc Thévenoz as Dean of the Faculty of Law Announced
Since 1 March 2024, Luc Thévenoz is the new Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Geneva (UNIGE). A full professor and co-director of the UNIGE's Centre for Banking and Financial Law, he succeeds Audrey Leuba, who has been…
Study Shows Drawings of Mathematical Problems Predict Their Solutions
Solving arithmetic problems, even simple subtractions, involves mental representations whose influence remains to be clarified. Visualizing these representations would enable us to better understand our reasoning and adapt our teaching…
Maternal Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Liver Cancer, Study Finds
Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major public health concern. It not only affects the health of those who suffer from it, but could also have serious consequences for their…