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Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 2% to 10% of trauma survivors, manifesting as intense anxiety from emotional disbalance. Researchers employed brain scans on 104 trauma survivors to determine which ones were more susceptible to PTSD.

Brain’s Molecular Response to Psychological Loss

Psychological loss, be it from job loss or the death of a loved one, affects well-being immensely, yet its molecular mechanism in the brain remains enigmatic. Researchers utilized the method of enrichment removal (ER) to discern these elusive processes. The study spotlighted a specific brain area central to psychological loss and unveiled potential molecular targets to mitigate its adverse effects.

Brain’s Dual-Chemical Switch for Attention Revealed

Researchers have unveiled the brain's chemical mechanism behind our attention span. Historically, the neurotransmitter acetylcholine was considered the sole regulator of attention.

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Unlocking Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Acetylcholine’s Untapped Potential

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery in the field of pain management: an alternative pathway in the brain that provides relief similar to opioids but without the addiction risks. This mechanism leverages the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the ventrolateral periaqueductal gray (vlPAG) region of the brain.

Is Early Convalescent Plasma Treatment A Barrier to Long COVID?

Researchers found that early treatment with plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients reduces the risk of developing post-COVID conditions or "long COVID." The study revealed that patients who received the plasma, rich in SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, had a reduced hospitalization rate and fewer long COVID symptoms compared to those receiving a placebo.

Mystery Behind Neuron Death in Alzheimer’s Decoded

Researchers have unveiled the mystery behind neuron death in Alzheimer's disease. A groundbreaking study reveals that neurons undergo a programmed cell death, necroptosis, when exposed to amyloid plaques and tau tangles, hallmark proteins linked to Alzheimer's.

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Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits

Researchers have utilized advanced machine learning techniques to unveil the neural structure linked to narcissism, overcoming previous study limitations. Employing Kernel Ridge Regression and Support Vector Regression, they predicted narcissistic personality traits based on brain organization and other personality aspects.

AI and Imagination: Chatbots Rival Humans in Creative Thinking

A recent study pits AI chatbots against humans in the Alternate Uses Task, assessing creative thinking. AI chatbots, on average, showcased creativity, rivaling most human participants.

Brainless Robots Navigate Mazes

Researchers designed a "brainless" soft robot that can autonomously navigate through complex environments using physical intelligence. Unlike their previous model, which could only turn upon encountering obstacles, this robot can turn on its own.

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Science research articles cover psychology, depression, mental health, schizophrenia, mental disorders, happiness, stress, PTSD, autism, psychiatry and therapy.

Brain Region That Links Language to Social Cognition Identified

Researchers discovered that neural activity in the left ventral temporoparietal junction (vTPJ) and the lateral anterior temporal lobe (lATL) during sentence processing is tied to social-semantic working memory. Previously, these regions were attributed to general language processing. Using fMRI experiments, the study demonstrated that these regions respond to sentences with social meaning and maintain activity even after the linguistic stimulus is gone. This insight reshapes our understanding of the brain's cortical language network.

Dad Time Boosts Kids’ School Success

A new study reveals that fathers engaging in interactive activities with their children, such as reading and playing, significantly improve their kids' primary school performance. Analysis of the Millennium Cohort Study showed children of involved dads performed better by ages five and seven.

Is Suppressing Negative Thoughts A Path to Improved Mental Health?

A new study challenges the traditional belief surrounding the suppression of negative thoughts and mental well-being. Researchers trained participants to suppress fears and worries, observing that these thoughts became less vivid and participants' mental health improved.

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Unlocking Aphantasia – The Mysterious Spectrum of Mind’s Visualization

Visualization abilities range from hyperphantasia, where individuals can create vivid mental images, to aphantasia, where people experience a complete absence of visual imagery. A study assessed the link between perception and mental imagery in individuals across this spectrum.

AI Revolution: Paralyzed Woman ‘Speaks’ via Digital Avatar

Researchers created a groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) that allows a paralyzed woman to communicate through a digital avatar. This advancement marks the first-ever synthesis of speech or facial expressions directly from brain signals.

Breast Milk Alternative Boosts IQ and Executive Function in Kids

Researchers discovered a complex milk component that, when added to infant formula, can offer long-term cognitive benefits to children. The study found that formula supplemented with milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and lactoferrin for a year raised children's IQ by 5 points at age 5 ½.

Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America

Food brands owned by tobacco companies have actively disseminated hyperpalatable foods, loaded with salts, fats, and sugars, to American consumers. Researchers say these foods provide an enhanced eating experience that's hard to resist.

Sequential Memory Is A Unique Human Trait

New research unveils a probable unique human ability to recognize and remember sequential information. Despite being our closest relatives, bonobos struggle to learn the order of stimuli in the same manner as humans.