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Researcher Unravels the Mystery of Human Perception: Insights from Visual Metacognition Research

Key Findings There is a counterintuitive relationship between perceptual noise and confidence for perceptual judgments, such that the more noise can sometimes lead to greater confidence. Specific areas of the prefrontal cortex located on a posterior-to-anterior axis are implicated in…

FABBS Responds to Congressional RFI on Modernizing NIH

Senator Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Republican on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, – and a medical doctor – invited feedback on a comprehensive list of important questions regarding potential National Institute of Health (NIH) reform. FABBS responded …

ACF Revises Handbook on Prevention Services

When Congress passed the Family First Prevention Act (FFPSA) back in 2018, many in the research community applauded provisions that allowed for the use of federal funds to provide evidence-based supports for children and families to prevent foster care placements. …

SEAN Fall Symposium Examines Crisis Preparedness

Dr. Robert Groves, co-chair of the Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN) at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), welcomed attendees to the second annual convening.  SEAN aims to identify pressing societal problems and leverage behavioral and social …

Catching Up with Our FABBS Fall Interns

FABBS offers undergraduate internship opportunities where students can gain experience in the fields of science communication and advocacy in the nation’s capital. This fall, FABBS welcomed two interns from the University of California, San Diego — Jennisa Bangal and Amanda …

Researcher Examines the Risks and Consequences of Mild Concussions in Veterans and Athletes

Key Findings Pre-injury psychosocial factors affect recovery following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in athletes and veterans. Better cognitive functioning before a concussion has been associated with less severe symptoms following a concussion. The APOE e4 allele that is associated…
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