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 ...
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 ...
New Molecular Signatures Found for Alzheimer’s Disease
Health
Summary: Researchers identified unique molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease. They discovered altered communication between brain vascular cells mediated ...
Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain plays a crucial role in regulating memory in both humans and animal ...
