Neuroscience
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 ...
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 ...
AI Increases Lie Accusations, Changing How We Trust and Detect Deception
Science
Summary: New research shows people are more likely to accuse others of lying when AI makes the accusation first. This insight highlights ...
Peptide Improves Cognition in Schizophrenia
Health
Summary: Researchers developed a novel peptide, KS-133, to target cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. By using a brain-targeting peptide, KS-487, they successfully transported ...
Ozempic Boost Fullness Pre-Meal via Hypothalamus
Health
Summary: A new study shows GLP-1 receptor agonists increase pre-meal fullness by activating neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus. This mechanism helps prevent ...
COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Virus-Induced Memory Problems
Health
Summary: COVID-19-induced cognitive impairment is linked to the protein IL-1β. Researchers found that vaccination can reduce brain inflammation and memory loss in ...
Hypothalamus Key in Switching Between Survival Behaviors
Science
Summary: The hypothalamus helps humans switch between survival behaviors like hunting and escaping. Researchers used AI-enhanced fMRI scans to analyze brain activity ...
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