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The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Health conditions, like illnesses, injuries and impairments, affect our ability to function or enjoy life.
Scientists create first map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
A UCLA-led study has provided an unprecedented look at how gene regulation evolves during human brain development, showing how the…
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Researchers design machine learning models to better predict adolescent suicide and self-harm risk
Artificial intelligence can help to identify risk factors for suicide and self-harm, according to new research from UNSW Sydney.
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