Psychology
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 ...
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 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 ...
Depression Linked to Amygdala Activity
Health
Summary: A new study reveals how depression affects brain activity in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) of rats. Using a microelectrode array, researchers ...
Key Brain Protein Reveals New Insights for Treating Neurological Disorders
Health
Summary: A novel study uncovers how the protein Gephyrin aids in synapse formation, providing new insights into brain connectivity. The findings could ...
Brain Control of Escape Behavior May Unlock Anxiety Treatments
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered how the brain controls sensitivity to threats, influencing escape behavior in mice. The study found that inhibitory neurons in ...
AI Voices Fool Humans, But Brain Responses Differ
Science
Summary: People struggle to distinguish between human and AI-generated voices, identifying them correctly only about half the time. Despite this, brain scans ...
Anxiety Doubles Parkinson’s Risk – Neuroscience News
Health
Summary: Researchers found that people over 50 with anxiety have twice the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Using UK primary care data ...
Mindfulness Improves Sleep and Reduces Stress
Health
Summary: A new study reveals that mindfulness helps improve sleep quality and reduce stress by focusing on the present and minimizing negative ...
