Mind & Brain News
May 16, 2024
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May 15, 2024 — What makes the oldfield mouse steadfastly monogamous throughout its life while its closest rodent relatives are promiscuous? The answer may be a previously unknown hormone-generating cell. Scientists discover the cells and hormones that inspire mice ...
May 9, 2024 — Researchers have created the largest synaptic-resolution, 3D reconstruction of a piece of human brain to date, showing in vivid detail each cell and its web of neural connections in a piece of human temporal cortex about half the size of a rice ...
May 6, 2024 — About 79% of clinical trial participants experienced measurable improvement after receiving experimental, CRISPR-based gene editing that is designed to fix a rare form of blindness, according to a new ...
Apr. 24, 2024 — New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain ...
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May 15, 2024 — Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argue a team of ...
May 15, 2024 — Prions are the abnormal, pathogenic agents that are transmissible and are able to induce abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins. Prion disease is an umbrella term for a group of fatal ...
May 14, 2024 — Artificial intelligence (AI) computer programs that process MRI results show differences in how the brains of men and women are organized at a ...
May 13, 2024 — Today, there are dozens of large language model (LLM) chatbots aimed at mental health care -- addressing everything from loneliness among seniors to anxiety and depression in teens. But the efficacy ...
May 15, 2024 — A groundbreaking article describes a promising new therapy for obesity that leads to greater weight loss in mice than existing medications. The approach smuggles molecules into the brain's appetite ...
May 15, 2024 — New research finds a link between common medications and life-threatening ...
May 16, 2024 — If you tend to do other things or get distracted while eating dinner, you may be running the risk of over-consuming everyday pleasures later, possibly because the distraction caused you to enjoy ...
May 16, 2024 — Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients ...
May 15, 2024 — By kindergarten age, most children have been taught that 'please' is a magic word. 'Please' is an expression of politeness that shows courtesy and respect, turning a potential demand into a request ...
May 15, 2024 — Spending time in nature is good for us. And knowing more about nature's effects on our bodies could not only help our well-being, but could also improve how we care for land, preserve ecosystems and ...
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May 15, 2024 — A new study has shown that repetitive practice not only is helpful in improving skills but also leads to profound changes in the brain's memory ...
May 15, 2024 — New research has shed light in the complex interplay between cell proteins, and how they impact on neurons in neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer's ...
May 15, 2024 — The system is already in use in retirement homes. Researchers have now tested how effective it is in a scientific ...
May 15, 2024 — Researchers have discovered that blocking both genes brings about a significant reduction in tumor size. The study reveals important differences between tumors in male and female Drosophila and how ...
May 15, 2024 — Everyone experiences aging in their own way, and factors such as genetics, lifestyle and environment play a role in this process. Some individuals reach the age of 90 or even 100 in good health, ...
May 15, 2024 — A recent study has found that an ion transporter protein that regulates the pH of specific brain cells can repair the blood-brain barrier and restore normal brain function after ischemic stroke. The ...
May 14, 2024 — A research team has revealed the link between the frequency of sleep apnea events during the rapid-eye-movement stage and the severity of verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for ...
May 14, 2024 — Environmentally caused alterations to specific areas of the genome -- known as imprint control regions -- during early development may contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, ...
May 14, 2024 — The vast majority of people have an ongoing conversation with themselves, an inner voice, that plays an important role in their daily lives. But between 5-10 per cent of the population do not have ...
May 14, 2024 — Engineers have discovered that some brain cells age more rapidly than others, and they are disproportionately abundant in individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, ...
May 14, 2024 — Survey reveals nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults support using emerging technology to screen embryos during IVF for risk of developing certain health conditions or traits that arise from more than ...
May 14, 2024 — New research could revolutionize the way Alzheimer's and other brain-related diseases are diagnosed and treated -- by building tiny brains in a petri ...
May 13, 2024 — Sometimes it seems like an AI is helping, but the benefit is actually a placebo effect -- people performing better simply because they expect to be doing so -- according to new research. The study ...
May 13, 2024 — Would you trust a robot to look after your cat? New research suggests it takes more than a carefully designed robot to care for your cat, the environment in which they operate is also vital, as well ...
May 13, 2024 — A new article highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental contributions to the field of sleep medicine. Through a strategic analysis, researchers examined ...
May 13, 2024 — Analysis of 1,392 patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) found that some patients for whom life support was withdrawn may have survived and recovered some level of independence a few months ...
May 13, 2024 — The human brain filters through a flood of experiences to create specific memories. Why do some of the experiences in this deluge of sensory information become 'memorable,' while most are ...
May 13, 2024 — Electroretinography (ERG), which involves measuring electric potential in the retina, is a powerful tool for diagnosing and studying ocular diseases. However, multi-electrode systems for ERG are ...
May 13, 2024 — Researchers undertook a study of older adults to examine the connection between a sense of economic insecurity and a person's participation in social ...
May 13, 2024 — A computer scientist has shown the power of language to predict harm -- this time to the nation's ...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- The Crystallization of Memory: Study Reveals How Practice Forms New Memory Pathways in the Brain
- Research Sheds Light on How Proteins Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Influence Neuronal Growth
- New Group Training Tool for the Prevention of Dementia
- Two Genes of the Germline Are Essential for the Development of Brain Tumors in Drosophila
- Alzheimer's Disease Without Symptoms: How Is That Possible?
- An Astrocytic pH Regulator That Can Repair the Blood-Brain Barrier and Reverse Brain Damage Caused by Ischemic Stroke
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- Study Links Sleep Apnea Severity During REM Stage to Verbal Memory Decline
- Study Explores Role of Epigenetics, Environment in Differing Alzheimer's Risk Between Black and White Communities
- People Without an Inner Voice Have Poorer Verbal Memory
- Some Brain Cells Age Faster and Are More Prevalent in Alzheimer's
- Mixed Public Opinion on Polygenic Embryo Screening for IVF
- Innovative 'mini-Brains' Could Revolutionize Alzheimer's Treatment
Monday, May 13, 2024
- Just Believing That an AI Is Helping Boosts Your Performance
- Cats Purrfectly Demonstrate What It Takes to Trust Robots
- Potential Power and Pitfalls of Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sleep Medicine
- Study Reveals Patients With Brain Injuries Who Died After Withdrawal of Life Support May Have Recovered
- What Makes a Memory? It May Be Related to How Hard Your Brain Had to Work
- Eye Care: Taking Electroretinography to the Next Level With a Soft Multi-Electrode System
- Team Studies Factors Related to a Sense of Economic Insecurity in Older Adults
- Study Traces an Infectious Language Epidemic
Friday, May 10, 2024
- AI Intervention Mitigates Tension Among Conflicting Ethnic Groups
- Metabolism of Autism Reveals Developmental Origins
- How the Brain Is Flexible Enough for a Complex World (Without Being Thrown Into Chaos)
Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Discrimination May Accelerate Aging
- High School Student Helps Transform 'crazy Idea' Into Innovative Research Tool
- How Night Shift Work Can Raise Risk of Diabetes, Obesity
- Brain Mechanisms Underlying Sensory Hypersensitivity in a Mouse Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- How Biological Aging Clocks Tick
- Study Shows Heightened Sensitivity to PTSD in Autism
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- 'Digital Afterlife': Call for Safeguards to Prevent Unwanted 'hauntings' By AI Chatbots of Dead Loved Ones
- Neuropathy Very Common, Underdiagnosed
- 'Wraparound' Implants Represent New Approach to Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
- Teens Who View Their Homes as More Chaotic Than Their Siblings Have Poorer Mental Health in Adulthood
- New Study Finds AI-Generated Empathy Has Its Limits
- New Guidelines for Depression Care Emphasize Patient-Centred Approach
- Children Sleep Problems Associated With Psychosis in Young Adults
- Researchers Say Future Is Bright for Treating Substance Abuse Through Mobile Health Technologies
- Faster Approach for Starting Extended-Release Naltrexone to Treat Opioid Use Disorder Shown Effective
- More Than 321,000 U.S. Children Lost a Parent to Drug Overdose from 2011 to 2021
- Childhood Maltreatment Responsible for Up to 40 Percent of Mental Health Conditions
- How Psychedelic Drugs Interact With Serotonin Receptors to Potentially Produce Therapeutic Benefits
- Pressure to Be 'perfect' Causing Burnout for Parents, Mental Health Concerns for Their Children
- 'Mathematical Microscope' Reveals Novel, Energy-Efficient Mechanism of Working Memory That Works Even During Sleep
- THC Lingers in Breastmilk With No Clear Peak Point
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Could Getting Enough Sleep Help Prevent Osteoporosis?
- Chimps Learn and Improve Tool-Using Skills Even as Adults, Study Finds
- Breakthrough Paves the Way for Next Generation of Vision Implants
- Why Getting in Touch With Our 'gerbil Brain' Could Help Machines Listen Better
- Genetics, Not Lack of Oxygen, Causes Cerebral Palsy in Quarter of Cases
- New Device That Emits Magnetic Field May Offer Hope for Treating Depression
Monday, May 6, 2024
- Human 'neural Compass' Pinpointed in New Study
- Self-Critical Perfectionism Gnaws on Students' Well-Being Already in Lower Secondary School
- Contract Treatment Reduces Recidivism and Substance-Related Adverse Health Events
- Improved Nutrition, Sanitation Linked to Beneficial Changes in Child Stress and Epigenetic Programming
- New Study Reveals Age-Related Brain Changes Influence Recovery After Stroke
Friday, May 3, 2024
- Physics Confirms That the Enemy of Your Enemy Is, Indeed, Your Friend
- New Study Reveals How Teens Thrive Online: Factors That Shape Digital Success Revealed
- Birdwatching Can Help Students Improve Mental Health, Reduce Distress
- New Immunosuppressive Mechanism Found in Brain Cancer
Thursday, May 2, 2024
- Small Molecule Shows Early-Stage Promise for Repairing Myelin Sheath Damage
- Scent Sells -- But the Right Picture Titillates Both Eyes and Nose, Research Finds
- Low Intensity Light to Fight the Effects of Chronic Stress
- Synchronization Between Central Circadian Clock and Circadian Clocks of Tissues Preserves Their Functioning
- When Working Out, Males Are Programmed to Burn More Fat, While Females Recycle It--at Least in Rats
- How the Brain's Arousal Center Helps Control Visual Attention Too
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Research Breakthrough on Birth Defect Affecting Brain Size
- Brain Imaging Study Reveals Connections Critical to Human Consciousness
- Sleep Resets Brain Connections -- But Only for First Few Hours
- Scientists Identify New Brain Circuit in Mice That Controls Body's Inflammatory Reactions
- Dynamic DNA Structures and the Formation of Memory
- Social-Media Break Has Huge Impact on Young Women's Body Image, Study Finds
- Understanding Youth Nicotine Use to Prevent Initiation and Escalation
- New mRNA Cancer Vaccine Triggers Fierce Immune Response to Fight Malignant Brain Tumor
- Nutrient Research Reveals Pathway for Treating Brain Disorders
- Virtual Reality Environment for Teens May Offer an Accessible, Affordable Way to Reduce Stress
- Time Zones and Tiredness Strongly Influence NBA Results, Study of 25,000 Matches Shows
- A Blood Test for Stroke Risk? Biomarker for Risk of Future Cerebrovascular Disease
- Brief Anger May Impair Blood Vessel Function
- Women Are 40% More Likely to Experience Depression During the Perimenopause
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- Breakthrough in Complex Pain Management
- Student Links Worm Behavior to Brain Disease
- Researchers Reveal a New Approach for Treating Degenerative Diseases
- Loneliness Grows as We Age
- An Omega-6 Fatty Acid May Reduce the Risk for Bipolar Disorder
- Researchers Target Neurogenesis in New Approach to Treat Parkinson's Disease
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
- Intervention Based on Science of Reading, Math Boosts Comprehension, Word Problem-Solving Skills
- After 25 Years, Researchers Uncover Genetic Cause of Rare Neurological Disease
- Breakthrough in Brown Fat Research: Researchers Have Found Brown Fat's 'off-Switch'
Friday, April 26, 2024
- Test Reveals Mice Think Like Babies
- Imaging Technique Shows New Details of Peptide Structures
- Pregnancy Cytokine Levels Impact Fetal Brain Development and Offspring Behavior
- Air Pollution and Depression Linked With Heart Disease Deaths in Middle-Aged Adults
- Illusion Helps Demystify the Way Vision Works
- Robotic Nerve 'cuffs' Could Help Treat a Range of Neurological Conditions
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- RNA Modification Is Responsible for the Disruption of Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis in Alzheimer's Disease
- Nanomaterial That Mimics Proteins Could Be Basis for New Neurodegenerative Disease Treatments
- Physical Activity in Nature Helps Prevent Several Diseases, Including Depression and Type 2 Diabetes
- Genetic Variations May Predispose People to Parkinson's Disease Following Long-Term Pesticide Exposure, Study Finds
- Simplified Diagnosis of Rare Eye Diseases