neurobiology
Largest Animals Have Smaller Brains Than Expected
Science
Summary: Researchers studied brain and body sizes from 1,500 species, finding that larger animals do not have proportionally bigger brains, challenging long-held ...
Early Inflammation Linked to Midlife Cognitive Decline
Health
Summary: A new study finds that higher inflammation in young adulthood is associated with reduced cognitive function in midlife. Researchers discovered that ...
Breakthrough in Diagnosing Deadly Brain Disorder PSP
Health
Summary: Researchers identified protein biomarkers in spinal fluid that can diagnose progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in living patients. Using high-throughput technology, they ...
How Our Brain Deciphers Gaze Direction
Health
Summary: A new study reveals the precise moment the brain detects gaze direction, enhancing our understanding of social interactions and disorders like ...
How Our Brain Deciphers Gaze Direction
Health
Summary: A new study reveals the precise moment the brain detects gaze direction, enhancing our understanding of social interactions and disorders like ...
Prenatal Cannabis Use Impacts Brain Development
Health
Summary: A new study suggests prenatal cannabis exposure may influence long-term brain development and mental health. Researchers used data from the ABCD ...
Brain Energy Boost Mechanism Discovered
Science
Summary: Researchers identified a key mechanism that detects when the brain needs an energy boost, involving astrocytes and the molecule adenosine. This ...
Oxytocin’s Link to Obesity and Postnatal Depression
Health
Summary: A new study has identified the TRPC5 gene as a cause of obesity, behavioral issues, and postnatal depression. Researchers found that ...
AI Unveils Evolutionary Patterns Predicted by Darwin and Wallace
Science
Summary: A novel AI-powered study explores evolutionary differences between male and female birdwing butterflies, shedding new light on a historical debate between ...
Sleep-Deprived Memories Restored by Common Medications
Health
Summary: Researchers have found that sleep deprivation can hide, rather than erase, memories in mice, and that these memories can be restored ...
