Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research

Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen—often sold under the brand name ...

How Stuart Frost Envisions the Future of Root-Cause Analysis with Causal AI

Root-cause analysis is core to problem-solving across many fields. From hospitals searching for patient safety issues to ...

A new look at how the brain works reveals that wiring isn't everything

How a brain's anatomical structure relates to its function is one of the most important questions in neuroscience. It explores how physical components, such as neurons and their connections, give rise ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Greenland, S., Pearl, J. and Robins, J.M. (1999) Causal Diagrams for Epidemiologic Research. Epidemiology, 10, 37-48.

ABSTRACT: Immune imprinting denotes a phenomenon where previous exposure to a viral antigen, through infection or vaccination, imprints that antigen in immunological memory. When the immune system is ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Shahar, E. and Shahar, D.J. (2012) Causal Diagrams and Three Pairs of Biases. In: Lunet, N., Ed., Epidemiology-Current Perspectives on Research and Practice, IntechOpen, 31-62.

ABSTRACT: Immune imprinting denotes a phenomenon where previous exposure to a viral antigen, through infection or vaccination, imprints that antigen in immunological memory. When the immune system is ...
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Ayo Edebiri Says Directing ‘The Bear’ Was Like ‘Making a Venn Diagram Out of a Thousand Circles’

When Ayo Edebiri found out she would be directing an episode of “The Bear,” she recalls showrunner Christopher Storer telling her: “You really get to play here, so feel free to do that.” Her first ...
IndieWire

Ayo Edebiri Says Directing ‘The Bear’ Was Like ‘Making a Venn Diagram Out of a Thousand Circles’

"That's why those moments when you get something, or you get it right, it does feel so special, because that's insane," the first-time director told IndieWire. When Ayo Edebiri found out she would be ...
Frontiers

Causal information changes how we reason: a mixed-methods analysis of decision-making with causal information

1 Computer Science Department, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, United States 2 Experimental Psychology, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, London, ...
InfoQ

Elisabeth Hendrickson on Systems Thinking for Quality Engineering

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Ramya Krishnamoorthy shares a detailed case ...
IEEE

A Two-Tier Causal Network for Analyzing Primary Sources and Tracing Fault Propagation Routes in Intricate Manufacturing Systems

Abstract: Research and discussion focus on the issue of identifying root causes and propagation paths of faults in complex systems with the primary aim of enhancing system safety. Initially, based on ...
Psychology Today

Dynamic Causal Modeling Advances TMS Therapy for Depression

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and other targeted, noninvasive neuromodulation approaches offer promise for treating neuropsychiatric conditions. These techniques work by ...
Frontiers

How city attractiveness and population growth created unaffordable housing in Greater Sydney

1 Department of Management Science, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom 2 UNSW Business School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia Cities worldwide face housing ...