neurobiology
Sleep Enhances Memory with Less Energy
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Summary: Researchers discovered a new mechanism in the brain that enhances memory formation while reducing energy consumption during sleep. The study finds ...
Psychedelics Activate Serotonin to Produce Antidepressant Effect
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Summary: A new study advanced our understanding of how psychedelic drugs activate serotonin receptors to offer potential treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders. The ...
Redefining Consciousness Through Memory Fusion
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Summary: Researchers introduced a groundbreaking perspective on consciousness and memory in their latest paper. They propose a novel integration of the Global ...
Nano-Scale Vision Implant Promises New Hope for Blindness
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Summary: Researchers developed a novel vision implant, featuring electrodes as small as a single neuron. This advanced technology, designed to interface directly ...
Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks
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Summary: Researchers uncovered a genetic link between rapid height growth during puberty and increased health risks in adulthood, such as atrial fibrillation, ...
Addiction Medication Offers New Hope for Long COVID Patients
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Summary: Researchers identified a potential treatment for long COVID by restoring the function of ion channels in immune cells using low-dose Naltrexone. ...
Unlocking Sleep’s Role in Emotional Health
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Summary: A new study illuminated the mechanisms by which sleep aids in processing emotional memories, crucial for mental health. The research synthesizes ...
Cartilage-Like Structures Key to Brain Plasticity
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Summary: A new study highlights a novel mechanism of brain plasticity involving chondroitin sulfate clusters outside nerve cells. Researchers identified these cartilage-like ...
Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Treating Depression
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Summary: A new study demonstrates the potential of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD). Using extended reality-enhanced behavioral activation ...
Exercise Enhances Brain Function Through Muscle-Nerve Interaction
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Summary: Researchers uncovered a critical link between exercise, muscle function, and brain health. Their study reveals that nerves activating muscles during exercise ...