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Pro-Palestinian protesters face deadlines and risk of arrest
The US has seen two days of demonstrations against the detention of students and teachers at Emory University and George Washington University over their protest against Israel’s operation in the Gaza Strip. Videos on social media showed police using tear gas, tasers and handcuffs to detain protesters. The students are demanding the university to divest…
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There is a story about scientists who are working on a way to measure depression.
Researchers have found that electrostimulation of the vagus nerve could reduce stress and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in some patients. A study, which was led by researchers at US’ Emory University, found that stimulation of neck skin near the vagus reduced inflammatory responses to stress and was associated with a decrease in PTSD…