Mind & Brain News
April 19, 2024
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Apr. 17, 2024 — Investigators have discovered how brain cells responsible for working memory -- the type required to remember a phone number long enough to dial it -- coordinate intentional focus and short-term storage of ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding number sense in animals by confirming the existence of discrete number sense in rats, offering a crucial animal model for investigating the neural basis of numerical ability and disability ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in ...
Apr. 10, 2024 — A new study reveals the detailed protein structure of the TAS2R14, a bitter taste receptor that allows us to perceive bitter taste. In addition to solving the structure of this taste receptor, the researchers were also able to determine where ...
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Apr. 18, 2024 — Contrary to previous assumptions, nerve cells in the human neocortex are wired differently than in mice. The study found that human neurons communicate in one direction, while in mice, signals tend ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — Researchers have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that allows cocaine and morphine to take over natural reward processing ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on human biology. Researchers studied pairs of ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — Superior decision-making in sports such as soccer could come down to the process of inhibiting a motor response, according to a new ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — A sensitive perception of the environment is crucial for guiding our behavior. However, an overly sensitive response of the brain's neural circuits to stimuli can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life. About 6 percent of people who ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — Monitoring and treating a case of multiple sclerosis requires reliable and long-term data on how the disease is progressing in the person in ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Using adaptive optics, scientists have identified elusive retinal ganglion cells in the eye's fovea that could explain how humans see red, green, blue, and ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — A study has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get 'under the skin' later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they ...
Apr. 12, 2024 — Engineers have developed the smallest implantable brain stimulator demonstrated in a human patient that could revolutionize treatment for drug-resistant depression and other psychiatric or ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 17, 2024 — Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a recent study suggests a promising new approach to finding answers, one ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — Thought emerges and is controlled in the brain via the rhythmically and spatially coordinated activity of millions of neurons, scientists argue in a new article. Understanding cognition and its ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — Scientists created four cannabis-derived CBN analogs (chemical look-a-likes) with enhanced neuroprotective properties and potential for therapeutic application in neurological disorders like ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study. This study does not prove that stimulating work ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — The US saw a 22% decline in rates of prescription-opioid overdose related emergency department (ED) visits in children 17 and younger between 2008 and 2019, but an uptick in the early part of the ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — A study has found that the AI model GPT-4 significantly exceeds the ability of non-specialist doctors to assess eye problems and provide ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — Researchers have used artificial intelligence techniques to massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments. The researchers designed and used an AI-based strategy to identify ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — Researchers have created a urine-based test that detects pieces of DNA fragments released by head and neck tumors. The test could potentially facilitate early detection of this cancer type, which ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — Researchers have advanced the understanding of how the cerebral cortex develops by tracing the lineage of certain brain ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — Scientists have identified promising real-world links between common HIV drugs and a reduced incidence of Alzheimer's ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — New research explains why metastatic uveal melanoma is resistant to conventional immunotherapies and how adoptive therapy, which involves growing a patient's T cells outside the body before ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — New research has found that spaces with a diverse range of natural features are associated with stronger improvements in our mental wellbeing compared to spaces with less natural ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — A research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — A new study offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias. The ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — A study on the effects of a junk food diet on rats reinforces scientific understanding about the gut-brain ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — People who as teenagers felt pressure to lose weight from family or from the media, females, people who are not heterosexual, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, are most at risk of ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Researchers have discovered that an FDA-approved epilepsy drug can prevent or slow the growth of NF1-linked optic gliomas in mice, laying the groundwork for a clinical ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — A new study revealed how aberrant epigenetic regulation contributes to the development of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid (AT/RT) tumors, which are aggressive brain tumors that mainly affect young ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Sports, beyond entertainment, foster community and belonging, benefiting both individuals and society. Despite its recognized positive effects, limited evidence exists on the link between watching ...
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Study Identifies New Metric for Diagnosing Autism
- Paper: To Understand Cognition--and Its Dysfunction--Neuroscientists Must Learn Its Rhythms
- Protecting Brain Cells With Cannabinol
- Does Using Your Brain More at Work Help Ward Off Thinking, Memory Problems?
- New Data Identifies Trends in Accidental Opioid Overdoses in Children
- Artificial Intelligence Beats Doctors in Accurately Assessing Eye Problems
- AI Speeds Up Drug Design for Parkinson's by Ten-Fold
- Gender Stereotypes in Schools Impact on Girls and Boys With Mental Health Difficulties, Study Finds
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Researchers Discover Urine-Based Test to Detect Head and Neck Cancer
- Following Cellular Lineage
- Common HIV Treatments May Aid Alzheimer's Disease Patients
- New Insights Could Unlock Immunotherapy for Rare, Deadly Eye Cancer
- Biodiversity Is Key to the Mental Health Benefits of Nature
- Teen Stress May Raise Risk of Postpartum Depression in Adults
- Scientists Identify Cell Vulnerability 'fingerprint' Related to Parkinson's, Lewy Body Dementia
Monday, April 15, 2024
- Take It from the Rats: A Junk Food Diet Can Cause Long-Term Damage to Adolescent Brains
- Family and Media Pressure to Lose Weight in Adolescence Linked to How People Value Themselves Almost Two Decades Later
- Epilepsy Drug Prevents Brain Tumors in Mice With NF1
- New Study Sheds Light on the Mechanisms Underlying the Development of Malignant Pediatric Brain Tumors
- The Joy of Sports: How Watching Sports Can Boost Well-Being
- School Suspensions and Exclusions Put Vulnerable Children at Risk
Friday, April 12, 2024
- A Third of Women Experience Migraines Associated With Menstruation, Most Commonly When Premenopausal
- Molecular Causes of Different Functions of Opioid Receptors
Thursday, April 11, 2024
- Two Key Brain Systems Are Central to Psychosis
- New Study Validates Prediction Rules for Pediatric Intra-Abdominal and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Artificial Intelligence Can Help People Feel Heard
- Study Finds Increased Anxiety and PTSD Among People Who Remained in Ukraine
- Scientists Use Wearable Technology to Detect Stress Levels During Sleep
- New Study Finds Potential Targets at Chromosome Ends for Degenerative Disease Prevention
- Study Helps Explain Why Childhood Maltreatment Continues to Impact on Mental and Physical Health Into Adulthood
- AI Model Can Accurately Assess PTSD in Postpartum Women
- Parkinson's Disease: New Theory on the Disease's Origins and Spread
- People Who Use Willpower Alone to Achieve Goals, Resist Temptation, Deemed More Trustworthy
- Economic Burden of Childhood Verbal Abuse by Adults Estimated at $300 Billion Globally
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Newly Found Genetic Variant Defends Against Alzheimer's Disease
- New Origin of Deep Brain Waves Discovered
- Economic Wealth May Be Linked With Happiness in China -- If Inequality Is Low
- More Than Half a Million Global Stroke Deaths May Be Tied to Climate Change
- Chemical Found Naturally in Cannabis May Reduce Anxiety-Inducing Effects of THC, Researchers Show
- AI Makes Retinal Imaging 100 Times Faster, Compared to Manual Method
- Revascularization Enhances Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia
- Research Uncovers Differences Between Men and Women in Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism
- The Evolving Attitudes of Gen X Toward Evolution
- Brain Stimulation Treatment May Improve Depression, Anxiety in Older Adults
- Connecting Lab-Grown Brain Cells Provides Insight Into How Our Own Brains Work
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- Can the Bias in Algorithms Help Us See Our Own?
- More Synchrony Between Parents and Children Not Always Better
- Blood Protein Could Help Detect Delayed Concussion Recovery in Children
- New Technique Sheds Light on Memory and Learning
- New Atlas of mRNA Variants Captures Inner Workings of the Brain
- No Link Between Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children's Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability, Says Large Sibling Study
- Cognitive Decline May Be Detected Using Network Analysis, According to Concordia Researchers
- Research Could Unlock More Precise Prognoses and Targeted Treatments for Children With Cancer
- After Being Insulted, Writing Down Your Feelings on Paper Then Getting Rid of It Reduces Anger
Monday, April 8, 2024
- Are Lab-Grown Brain Tissues Ethical? There Is No No-Brainer Answer
- Heart Disease, Depression Linked by Inflammation
- Tiny Brain Bubbles Carry Complete Codes
- People Make More Patient Decisions When Shown the Benefits First
- A Friendly Pat on the Back Can Improve Performance in Basketball
- Disparities in Sleep Health and Insomnia May Begin at a Young Age
- New Study Highlights the Benefit of Touch on Mental and Physical Health
- Everyday Social Interactions Predict Language Development in Infants
- Scientists Release State-of-the-Art Spike-Sorting Software Kilosort4
- Short-Term Incentives for Exercise Can Lead to Sustained Increases in Activity
Friday, April 5, 2024
- A Deep Dive Into the Genetics of Alcohol Consumption
- The Sense of Smell Is Influenced by Cues from Other Senses
- RNA That Doesn't Age
- Functional Capacity in Old Age Is Like an Ecosystem That May Collapse When Disrupted
- Fuelling Nerve Cell Function and Plasticity
Thursday, April 4, 2024
- Nerve Cells Not Entirely 'young at Heart'
- Prairie Voles Display Signs of Human-Like Depression
- Active Workstations May Improve Cognitive Performance
- New Research Offers Insight Into the Future Understanding of MS and Its Treatments
- Mitochondrial Roles in Antiviral Immunity Modify Manifestations of Neurological Diseases
- Nudging in a Virtual Supermarket for More Animal Welfare
- Feeding the Lonely Brain
- Body Mapping Links Our Responses to Music With Their Degree of Uncertainty and Surprise
- Organoids Reveal How to Protect the Brain Against Dementia and ALS Following Traumatic Injury, According to Study
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Researchers Uncover a Potential Method for Interrupting the Misfolding of Tau Protein That Underlies Neurodegenerative Disease
- Exercise Habits in Youth Create Better Health Outcomes for Some
- Large Language Models Respond Differently Based on User's Motivation
- Talking Politics With Strangers Isn't as Awful as You'd Expect, Research Suggests
- Immunotherapy for Alzheimer's Disease Shows Promise in Mouse Study
- Researchers Map How the Brain Regulates Emotions
- Exploring the Effect of the Presence of Familiar People in Interpersonal Space
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Chicks Show Vision and Touch Linked at Birth
- Last Chance to Record Archaic Greek Language 'heading for Extinction'
- Increasing Positive Affect in Adolescence Could Lead to Improved Health and Well-Being in Adulthood
- Even Moderate Alcohol Usage During Pregnancy Linked to Birth Abnormalities
- Blended Antioxidant Supplement Improves Cognition and Memory in Aged Mice
- Early Detection of Language Disorders Helps Children Obtain Right Interventions
- Simulations Reveal Mechanism Behind Protein Build-Up in Parkinson's Disease
- Gloom and Doom Warnings About Climate Change Do Not Work
- How the Brain Senses Body Position and Movement
Monday, April 1, 2024
- I Spy With My Speedy Eye: Scientists Discover Speed of Visual Perception Ranges Widely in Humans
- Exposure to Common Environmental Carcinogens Linked to Decreased Lifespan Happiness
- Study Uses Artificial Intelligence to Show How Personality Influences the Expression of Our Genes
- New Initiative Improves Detection, Evaluation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Pilot Study Shows Ketogenic Diet Improves Severe Mental Illness
- Universal Brain-Computer Interface Lets People Play Games With Just Their Thoughts