Month: December 2022

The Magic of Sound: How What We Hear Shapes What We See

Just like a skilled magician, sounds have the power to make us perceive things differently. When we hear a birdsong alongside an image of a bird, our brain effortlessly links the two together, creating a seamless perception. However, if we replace that familiar birdsong with the chattering of a squirrel, our brain gets a bit […]

Published on December 7, 2022

New Study Finds Winning Drug for Eye Disease

In the battle against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study has identified a clear champion drug. Like a thrilling boxing match, the fight between the two most common drugs used to combat this eye disease has finally resulted in a decisive victory. The study, which involved 106 patients with wet AMD, revealed that aflibercept […]

Published on December 7, 2022

Decline In US Twin Births Linked to Pandemic Lockdowns

Imagine having a favorite pair of shoes that you couldn’t wear for a while because they were temporarily inaccessible. Well, that’s kinda how the pandemic lockdowns affected access to infertility treatments, potentially leading to a decline in twin births. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there was a 7% […]

Published on December 7, 2022