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AI device determines the proteins compositions responsible for mental disorders
Summary: A new AI tool called RibbonFold is revolutionizing how scientists understand misfolded proteins linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Unlike existing tools such as AlphaFold, which predict correctly folded proteins, RibbonFold is specifically designed to model the twisted, ribbonlike shapes of amyloid fibrils that accumulate in neurodegenerative diseases.The tool uses
Lower levels of parenting are correlated with mental health issues.
Summary: A large-scale study using Finnish national data has found that young adults diagnosed with mental disorders are significantly less likely to become parents by age 39. The most pronounced effect was seen in individuals with schizophrenia, while common disorders like depression and anxiety also reduced parenthood rates—especially among men.Differences
Practical AI avatars increase conversation in science
Summary: AI-generated avatars are increasingly used to deliver science content on platforms like TikTok, raising questions about how their appearance affects viewer trust. A new study tested whether avatar realism and gender influenced perceived trustworthiness among nearly 500 participants.Surprisingly, more realistic avatars were rated as more competent, benevolent, and trustworthy
Dietary Consumes Plant-Based Proteins Are Related to Longer Career
Summary: A global analysis of dietary trends across 101 countries over 60 years reveals that populations consuming more plant-based proteins tend to live longer. While animal-based proteins are linked to lower infant mortality, plant-based sources such as legumes, tofu, and grains are associated with increased adult life expectancy.After adjusting for
Social magnetization is fueled by gloomy character traits in politicians.
Summary: New research reveals that politicians with narcissistic, psychopathic, or Machiavellian traits significantly increase affective polarization among voters. When citizens identify ideologically with such leaders, they become more hostile toward political opponents.This polarization is driven not by opposing politicians but by the actions and rhetoric of the leaders they support.
Mental Reverses Distractions With Repeated Coverage as it learns to Tune Out Distractions
Summary: Our brains can adapt to filter out repeated distractions, according to a new EEG study. Participants learned to ignore frequent visual distractions, such as a red shape in the same location, while searching for a target.Over time, brain activity showed reduced visual processing for these learned distractions — and
