What Causes Autism? BU Researcher Counters Myths and Misinformation
BU researcher Helen Tager-Flusberg founded the Coalition of Autism Scientists to advocate for robust research on the disorder.
NIH Awards $15M to BU-Led Effort to Diagnose CTE During Life
New study to look for potential biomarkers of progressive brain disease; former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck among the first to sign up
Brink Bites: Tracking Endangered Frogs, Why Concentration Wanders, Studying Kids’ Beliefs
Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around BU, including an AI system for detecting frog calls, a study of disrupted attention, and a project to examine children’s belief formation.
“Everyday Discrimination” Linked to Increased Anxiety and Depression Across All Groups of Americans
BU public health expert says that discrimination isn’t just an unpleasant experience, but has real health consequences.
Aphasia Robs Millions of Communication. Boston University Is Helping Them Regain Their Voice
Treatments, informed by research, make BU and Sargent College a leader in combating the neurological disorder.
BU Researcher Teams Up with Boston’s Fathers’ UpLift to Support Black Men’s Mental Health
Trauma expert Daniel Jacobson López will help reduce mental health care stigma and train culturally competent clinicians.
BU Study Finds Increased Rates of Burnout in LGBTQ+ Physicians
More physicians are experiencing lower professional fulfillment, potentially causing them to leave their careers.
BU Researchers Confirm Former NHL Legend Bobby Hull Had CTE
CTE Center encourages former players and families to reach out with CTE concerns, saying “we are learning how to effectively treat symptoms, especially in mid-life”.
Americans Expect Social Media Content Moderation
Meta is ending fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, but a new BU poll finds the public backs independent verification of social media content.
10 Inspiring Inventions and Discoveries—All from BU Researchers
Highlights from a year of BU research, from an AI program that can predict Alzheimer’s disease to an ancient Egyptian treasure.