Neuroscience
Moderate Exercise Linked to Lower Depression Risk
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Summary: Low to moderate intensity exercise significantly reduces depression rates. The umbrella review analyzed global studies and found a 23% decrease in ...
Beta Rhythms May Be Master Regulators of Cognitive Control
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Summary: A new study highlights the critical role of beta rhythms (14-30 Hz) in orchestrating cognitive processes. The research synthesizes experimental data ...
New Tool Maps Brain Signals with Unprecedented Clarity
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Summary: Researchers developed an innovative chemical tool to explore how signals like dopamine and epinephrine interact with neurons via G protein-coupled receptors ...
Bright Light, Sharper Mind: Lighting Affects Cognition
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Summary: A new study explores how different light levels impact cognitive function by influencing hypothalamic activity in the brain. The study utilized ...
Cycle of Decline: Neuron Aging in Alzheimer’s Unraveled
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Summary: Neurons in Alzheimer’s disease patients tend to re-enter the cell cycle and quickly progress to senescence. Using advanced snRNA-seq techniques, researchers ...
Astrocytes Play Crucial Role in Mental Health
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Summary: New research reveals the pivotal role of astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in modulating risk assessment behaviors, which are often ...
COVID-19 Didn’t Delay Development As Much As Believed
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Summary: A new study found only modest developmental delays in children aged 5 and under due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing data ...
AI Links Gut Microbiome to Alzheimer’s
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Summary: Researchers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to explore how the gut microbiome influences Alzheimer’s disease. Their latest study employs ...
Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Chronic Pain
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Summary: Socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and psychological factors significantly influence the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain after injury. The study found that individuals ...
Risks of Antipsychotic Use in Dementia Patients
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Summary: A new study revealed significant risks associated with antipsychotic use in dementia patients, including increased chances of stroke, heart failure, pneumonia, ...
