Month: October 2021

Application of Machine Learning and Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Algorithm to Explore the Hub Genes in the Aging Brain

Aging is a major risk factor contributing to neurodegeneration and dementia. However, it remains unclarified how aging promotes these diseases. Here, we use machine learning and weighted gene co-expression network (WGCNA) to explore the relationship between aging and gene expression in the human frontal cortex and reveal potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets of neurodegeneration and […]

Published on October 18, 2021

Lay people’s beliefs about creativity: evidence for an insight bias

Research finds that creative ideas are generated by two cognitive pathways: insight and persistence. However, emerging research suggests people’s lay beliefs may not adequately reflect both routes. We propose that people exhibit an insight bias, such that they undervalue persistence and overvalue insight in the creative process. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 17, 2021

President Clinton’s Sepsis a Reminder for Men to Treat UTI Immediately

Sepsis is dangerous. Unfortunately, for former President Bill Clinton, he had to learn this the hard way. President Clinton was admitted to the intensive care unitl (ICU) at UCI Medical Center in Orange, Calif. for a urinary tract infection (UTI) that spread to his… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on October 17, 2021