Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Why People with Alcohol Use Disorder Still Know How to Be Prosocial – and What That Tells Us About the Brain
Why do people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) often struggle in social situations? One common theory suggests that long-term alcohol use might dull the brain’s ability to connect actions with social rewards – in other words, the sense of satisfaction from helping others.
We are now on track to achieve HBV elimination by 2030
The fight against chronic hepatitis B infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is still ongoing. For this reason, WHO organizes campaigns on hepatitis B every year.
Cardiovascular Biomechanics Through the Lens of Artificial Intelligence
While assessing cardiac biomechanics through advanced imaging is well-established, we trace the development of synthetic echocardiogram signals derived from surface electrocardiograms using an AI-driven, noninvasive approach with strong potential for population-wide screening and personalized care.
