In The News: Department of Psychology
The most effective anti-piracy warnings are those which are explicit, according to a recent study by the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ.
That is the conclusion of a study from researchers at the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ looking at the different types of anti-piracy messaging and which have the most impact with consumers.
The entertainment industry has been attempting to combat piracy since the dawn of the digital age, but it turns out explicit warnings are the most effective.
Researchers from the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ, conducted a study to find out which piracy warnings are seen as most effective by the general public.
"Vegas Strong" has become a catchphrase of resiliency and unity since the shooting. But is the strength of being Vegas Strong measurable?
TOPPS is a mental health program at UNLV specifically tailored to the individual needs of athletes geared toward optimizing performance in sports, and life.
The research, conducted by neuroscientists at the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ, expands the understanding of the signaling between neurons in epilepsy. Regulating the proteins in the brain that control cell signaling may lead to better therapies for stopping or preventing seizures entirely.
A woman changing her last name after her marriage has been a part of the tradition in most places across the world. Until the ninth century, the idea didn’t even surface in English common law, when lawmakers began to consider the legalities surrounding personhood, families, and marriage.
New research suggests how to turn off out-of-control signaling in the brain.
New research finds that two key brain proteins are involved in the neuronal misfiring that characterizes epilepsy. The findings “could potentially change textbooks” on epilepsy, according to the researchers, as well as pave the way for new therapies.
The brain is a precision instrument. Its function depends on finely calibrated electrical activity triggering the release of chemical messages between neurons.
Researchers have identified which brain proteins might be most influential in controlling neural activity associated with epilepsy and anxiety, paving the way for better prevention and treatments someday.