Schizophrenia can be simulated…

…within a computer program meant to mimic learning within the human brain. One more step towards understanding the origins of this often debilitating disorder, and support of the hyperlearning hypothesis.

Read more here and here.

Arts and Science Reading

Taken from Science Daily, here are some articles that got me thinking. Hopefully you’ll find them inspirational too.

  • 2006: A study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management found that art therapy can reduce a broad spectrum of symptoms related to pain and anxiety in cancer patients.

  • 2008: Art Therapy Useful to Treat Mental Disease

  • 2009: Drawing Enhances Verbalization In Children Of Drug-Addicts

  • January 2010: Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: Program Uses Art to Engage at-Risk Kids and Identify Needs

  • 2009: 3-D Printing Hits Rock-Bottom Prices With Homemade Ceramics Mix

  • 2006: Scientists Develop Artwork That Changes To Suit Your Mood

  • 2009: Do Computers Understand Art?