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 ...
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 ...