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Computational Models Study Fear
Researchers at the University of Missouri are using mathematical models in an interesting way to study the body’s reaction to fear. Guoshi Li said he hopes that his research can contribute to new drugs that can help PTSD victims. He said, “Treatment for PTSD patients depends on which connection stores the fear extinction memory and […]
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Medical scientist
As medical fields become more immersed in data, mathematics can provide more insight in the study of medicine. Helen Moore is a mathematician who has worked for medical companies. Originally, Helen’s interest did not lie in the medical field, but after attending some conferences and workshops related to mathematics and medicine, she became interested. Later, […]
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Math in Photography
How does Math relate to beauty, art, and fashion? Jessica Wynne, a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York explored the beauty of math in her most recent project. She took creative photos of chalkboards that were labeled “Do Not Erase.” The results prove that beauty can be found in the most […]