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Imagine if you could use a decision tree to predict the likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). That’s exactly what this study did! It used a unique machine learning algorithm to combine demographic risk factors like gender with important genetic markers to create a predictive tool. The researchers analyzed data from 619 healthy individuals and […]
Imagine you’re trying to solve a puzzle, but there’s someone constantly distracting you with interesting and meaningful sounds. Surprisingly, these sounds might actually help your performance! In a recent study, researchers found that older adults who listened to task-irrelevant but meaningful sounds while performing a cognitive task showed improved performance compared to when there were […]
Contemplative practices, like mindfulness meditation, have long been intertwined with morality. But does engaging in these practices actually make us more moral? That’s a question that scientists have been trying to answer. So far, the research has been focused on specific aspects of morality, which may not fully capture the complex interplay between contemplation and […]
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