Machine learning uncovers how childhood trauma amplifies genetic risks for depression
The Global Burden and the Search for Biological Roots Depression is currently one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, affecting an estimated 280 million people according to the World…
Five Myths About Language Learning That Might Be Holding You Back
The journey of acquiring a new language is often perceived as a formidable undertaking, a sentiment echoed by many who reflect on their school days with a wistful desire for…
Eye of the beholder: Pupillary response reflects how subjective prior beliefs shape reinforcement learning with fake news.
A groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the human brain’s ability to learn and adapt to new information is profoundly compromised when…
The Adult Brain Harbors Millions of "Silent Synapses" Crucial for Lifelong Learning
MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising feature of the adult brain: it contains millions of "silent synapses," immature connections between neurons that remain inactive until they are needed to help…
Influence of Active Production Versus Passive Consumption of Podcasts on Medical Students’ Learning Outcomes
A team of researchers at a prominent German medical school recently conducted an experimental study to determine whether the act of creating digital media, specifically podcasts, provides a superior educational…
More than correlates: Longitudinal evidence of bidirectional effects between associative learning and fluid intelligence in elementary school children
A multi-year study tracking the cognitive development of elementary school students has uncovered a profound, reciprocal relationship between the ability to form new mental associations and the capacity for abstract…












