Month: May 2022

Exploring the Impact of Language Dynamics in Open-Source Software Communities

Imagine an open-source software community as a bustling city, with volunteers eagerly contributing to the development and maintenance of digital infrastructure. This study takes a unique perspective by looking at the community’s language dynamics using a dynamical systems approach. It investigates how the context of communication and community membership influence the use of positive sentiment […]

Published on May 18, 2022

Running boosts brain health via nerve-growth protein

Scientists have discovered that running increases the levels of a protein involved in the growth of brain cells, resulting in higher levels of dopamine, a hormone associated with feelings of happiness and motivation. This finding helps to explain why regular running has been linked to improved brain health and protection against nerve cell damage. Previous […]

Published on May 18, 2022

FDA Rejects Fluvoxamine as COVID Treatment

The FDA has decided against granting authorization for fluvoxamine, commonly used as an antidepressant, to be used as a treatment for COVID-19. The data analyzed by the FDA did not demonstrate the drug’s effectiveness in fighting the virus. While this may come as a disappointment to those hoping for an additional therapeutic option, it’s important […]

Published on May 17, 2022